WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2022
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Hello ladies, I'm new this group. My name is Carol I'm 50 years old. I'm originally from California born and raised but am currently living in Mexico (15 years).
I'm coming back to MFP with my doctor's approval to restart back to exercise and weight loss.
I have Atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure and am pre-diabedic. I also have chronic kidney issues.
I have 60 pounds to lose. Doctor has approved me to walk and use a stationary bike for exercise. I'm also on a special diet for my health issues.
My goal is to get my numbers down and no be considered pre-diabedic anymore. An to hopefully control my blood pressure with some weight coming off. I also need to get better at drinking water. Water has never been my friend specially during winter. So I'm finding it extra hard to drink it right now.
Goal is also to try getting off 15-20 pounds by July. I have a new grandbaby due that month and would like to come visit and meet the new addition a healthier NaNa.
I look forward to getting to know everyone and sharing and cheering you all along. Please feel free to friend me. Added picture that introduce myself.
× Carol from Mexico
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Machka - what a lot of work your dry stream has been, I can’t wait to see the finish.
Your nose is healing well.
I like your manner of setting goals.
Tracey in Edmonton
Thank you!
Most of the time involved in the dry stream has been waiting.
Waiting for the weekend to work on it.
Digging.
Waiting for a dry weekend!
Re-digging because a torrential rainfall caused things to collapse.
More digging.
Waiting while my biopsies healed.
More digging.
Waiting while my surgeries healed.
I'm so thrilled that I've finally got to this base gravel step!!
I'm now waiting till our gravel place opens again after the Christmas break so I can get river rock.
Machka in Oz
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If you're interested in the Action for Happiness Calendar ...
Do Good December
This month, we're encouraging you to carry out small acts of kindness.
Or we could post something we're thankful for, or happy about, related to the holiday season.
December 1 - I love the Christmas music.
Come December 1, that's almost all I play. Christmas music or classical music (when I have to think at work or when we're in the car).
December 2 - Christmas decorations! We're lagging behind a bit because I usually like to decorate on December 1. But we got the decorations upstairs on Dec 2. Today I'll rearrange furniture and make a start.
December 3 - Summer. My favourite season. And we are finally having a few days of decent weather after a very wild and woolly spring. That's not saying the good weather will last (thanks La Nina) but there should be more of it.
December 4 - Memories. So many of the Christmas songs and traditions remind me of my parents and grandparents and happy Christmases with them.
December 5 - Christmas Displays. I like how many of the shops have Christmas Displays, and some are quite detailed and intricate.
December 6 - Greetings. People smiling and wishing each other Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
December 7 - Shortbread. So much delicious shortbread!
December 8 - Family. Christmas seems to bring us together a bit more.
December 8 - Trees. All over the world, millions of people are putting up trees in their houses and work places and decorating them.
December 9 - Sparkly Things. I love how everything becomes sparkly at this time of year.
December 10 - Yummy Things. Mince tarts and cookies. Fudge. Special Chocolates. All sorts of nibbles that only come out at this time of year.
December 11 - Colours. Reds and greens and a few other combinations out everywhere.
December 12 - Christmas Stories. Twas the Night Before Christmas. A Christmas Carol. Jesus Birth.
December 13 - Wrapping things up, and I don't just mean presents.
December 14 - The Christmas songs I know by heart. I sang them to myself during my surgery to help keep me calm and focusing on something else.
December 15 - Rest. Except for one Christmas, I think I have had a holiday time over every other Christmas. Today I'm on enforced rest.
December 16 - Comfort. Christmas is usually a comfortable time of year for me. In Canada it was about going out in the cold to shop or ski and then coming home and curling up in warm, cozy clothes. Here it's about spending time in the warm sunshine, at the beach, in the garden or right now, looking at the lovely outside from inside.
December 17 - Joy. Christmas has usually been a joyful time for me ... probably mainly to do with being able to take a break.
December 18 - Pretty. It's such a pretty time of year and people seem to go to lengths to make everything pretty.
December 19 - Movies. Last night we watched 2 Christmas movies. I get a kick out of them and can just relax and enjoy them. I've got 3 of the ones on the Bingo card below.
December 20 - Home ... or away. Either way, Christmas is a time to be somewhere I feel comfortable.
December 21 - Fun. I usually relax a bit more around Christmas and make a point of doing things for fun!
December 22 - Exercise. Christmas has usually been a time when I get extra exercise! In Canada, I was out skiing and snowshoeing. Here I'm usually out cycling, running and walking.
Unfortunately, I'm not as active this Christmas. But I'm pushing for a bicycle ride this weekend.
December 23 - Health. Christmas is usually a time to regroup and regain my health through sleep, exercise, and eating better.
December 24 - Love.
December 25 - Jesus' birth.
December 26 - Silent Night. It's quieter here than usual.
December 27 - These in between days when there's nothing much to do.
December 28 - Gardening
December 29 - Warmth and sunshine
December 30 - Time ... time to work on things at home, time to rest.
December 31 - Reflection.
Just saw your post, Barbara ...Aha, finally found a December daily gratitude calendar.
https://www.spacewiseorganizing.com/december-gratitude-challenge/
“This time of year, there’s a lot of pressure to think about what we want instead of what we have. Every day for the month of December, celebrate what you’re grateful for corresponding to the theme of the day. Snap a photo or update your status on IG or FB with #spaceforgratitude”
1 What is something that makes you laugh? Rhody! We're so very glad we got our little COVID Cat!
2 Something about the current season you’re grateful for. Rest. There will be a lot of rest over Christmas.
3 What about your body do you love/are you grateful for? I like my nose and want to keep it. But my official answer will be legs - for transport (walking) and recreation (cycling).
4 Who is someone in your life that you’re grateful for? I've said husband and parents last month, and that's true, but this month I'll say ... my manager. She has been supportive and encouraging regarding my input into my job.
5 What is a book that changed your life? The Bible. With the Christmas season in mind, I'm reading the gospel of Luke now.
6 Think about something you’re good at. I think I'm good at planning and organisation.
7 What is a lesson you’re grateful you learned? To speak up. To say my piece.
When I was young, up till about 17-ish, I was quiet and shy. Then I went through a bolder phase from about 17 into my early 20s. Then the quiet shyness resumed for the most part until my husband's accident. And then the bold me reappeared!
Where I once guessed what people might be thinking and thought my answers, now I'm vocal and even told I'm quite blunt.
8 A basic need that has been met. Shelter. I'm very thankful for our particular shelter.
9 What are you most grateful for in the city/town where you live? The proximity to both mountains and beaches.
10 What rejection in your life are you most grateful for? Oh that's an interesting question. Either there haven't been many or I don't remember them but I'm drawing a blank. Although ... about 18 months or so ago, I didn't get a job I was going for and thought I wanted. I think I prefer the one I have now. I think it is providing me with more opportunities for experience and learning.
11 Something you use every day. A coffee cup to hold my morning coffee.
12 Something you don’t need anymore. What don't I need anymore? Perhaps some of the time consuming traditions like writing the Christmas letter, doing Christmas cards, heaps of baking ...
And outside of Christmas, I'm making choices that work for me. Picking and choosing what I want to do ... and don't want to do. I'm grateful I can make a few more of those choices.
13 Refuge – space you love in your home - my chair. I bought a wing chair about a year or so ago and it's my spot.
14 Item of clothing - rain jacket. Because it appears that it isn't going to stop raining! Also comfy pjs.
15 Taste - I am grateful that I still have a sense of taste. That was one thing my husband lost with his brain injury.
16 Touch - I'm glad for my smooth, comfortable bed where I've been spending a lot of time.
17 Smell - Love the smell of our roses.
18 Sound - Thoroughly enjoying the sound of the Christmas music I play all day long.
19 Sight - I'm appreciating sight after spending the last 5 days without glasses!! I can wear my glasses for a little while now but have to take a break after even just a minute or so.
20 Texture - the smooth creamy texture of chocolates, the melt in the mouth texture of shortbread.
21 Color - All sorts of Christmas colours!!
22 A song that makes you happy. Jesus Loves Me.
23 Type of weather you love. Sunshine and warmth.
24 Professional who helps you. That would be my surgeon!
25 Something you take for granted. The love of my family. Not that I take them for granted but that I know they will always love me.
26 A TV show that you look forward to watching. Midsommer Murders. We'll start watching it again after the Christmas season. They'll play 150 reruns of it, so it's nice to take a break and watch Christmas movies and then we'll look forward to seeing it later.
27 A movie you watch over and over. A Christmas movie would be Scrooge with Alistair Sim.
But actually, I have a little collection of Christmas movies on DVD and I watch them every year.
A non-Christmas movie would likely be Princess Bride.
28 An opportunity you’re grateful you had. Ooo. Many of them! In the past year, the jobs I've had.
29 A place you love to visit. For the past nearly 5 years ... an area of northern Tasmania where the land is relatively flat and good for cycling.
I'd love to visit other places but of course we still can't leave Tasmania.
30 A tool you find incredibly useful. My laptop!! And outside, my little shovel.
31 A daily habit you’re happy you’ve cultivated. Reading my Bible.
Machka in Oz
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December walking total. Didn't make the 50 km this month because of surgery, but that's OK.
2022 Monthly December
Walking/Running Distance (km): 41.7
Walking/Running Time (min): 521.8
Cycling Distance (km): 109.3
Cycling Time (min): 353.4
Flights Stairs Climbed Number: 37.0
Flights Stairs Climbed Time (min): 26.6
Other Time: 120.0 (Gardening)
Totals
Total Distance (km): 151.1
Total Distance (miles): 93.9
Total Time (min): 1021.8
Total Time (hr): 17:01:47
Total walking for 2022
Total cycling for 2022
The images are from Strava.
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Highlights in 2022
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Welcome Carol from Mexico! We are a chatty group so don't feel like you have to comment on everything, but jump in often. You won't find a more supportive group of women from all around the world. My DH has all those medical issues as you. I try to make sure he has a few healthy meals around his not so healthy snacking. Medicine kept the AFIB in control up until this past year when it didn't. In September he finally quit smoking cigars and in November he had an ablation that has been successful so far. Both those things slowed his heart down and now he has put on a few extra pounds that need to come off for the other health reasons. Walking is absolutely the easiest form of exercise and requires not special equipment or even space (though walking outdoors has more benefits). I too struggle with water intake (actually any beverage intake). I do the best I can. I change up my cups often for different experiences. The threads run monthly with the new link showing up at the end of the month. Just watch for it, so that you can keep in touch. Bookmarking the page helps find it again easily. Welcome!
I needed a little quiet apparently this morning. Woke up early. Moved more Christmas to the dining room to pack up. Trying to figure out what else I need to move from my spaces for less clutter look and easier dusting. Already my living room feels calmer.
Here's to a New Year full of Love, Health, and Adventures!
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At my gate and ready to board! I will be arriving to a sad little family. Their dog, Chappie, got sick this past week. They took him to the vet and they found a huge mass in his abdomen and kidneys. They had to pit him down last night.
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Highlights in 2022 ... using a wellness wheel for reference with a possible suggestion of what each element of the wellness wheel might mean.
Physical - Exercise, Diet, Sleep:
The ability to recognize that our behaviors have a significant impact on our wellness and adopting healthy habits (routine check-ups, balanced diets, exercise) while avoiding destructive ones.
As above, I exercised 303 days of the year.
We completed the longest ride since my husband's accident and the fastest.
I also ran a 10K.
I've had more sleep this year.
Skin cancer was spotted ... and dealt with.
I got a new doctor.
Environmental
The ability to make a positive impact on our environment, be it in our workplace, our communities, or our planet. Decluttering a room, recycling the trash, or emptying the dishwasher are all small ways we can contribute to promoting a clutter-free, cleaner, organized, and more productive living space and calm home environment. Staying environmentally conscious by educating yourself about global environmental issues, taking care of the environment, and creating spaces that are conducive to positive emotions are other ways to focus on your environmental wellness.
Lots of work in the garden which has been a great stress relief and we've had the joy of seeing so many flowers and lots of fruit and veg. In addition, I've learned a lot!
We've also made some good headway on projects that have and will make garden care easier in the future. For example, we completed laying gravel for paths and the patio. We also gravelled an awkward triangular-shaped area which just seemed to grow weeds. Now it is a useable area and my husband has pots of red hot pokers on the way there.
Finance and Occupational
Our ability to understand our financial situation and taking care of it in such a way that you are prepared for financial changes. Our desire to contribute in our careers to make a positive impact on the organizations we work in and to society as a whole. Budgeting, keeping financial health in mind, and finding the right job for you all fall under occupational wellness.
I've had 3 jobs this year! The tail end of one job, a 6-month term position and my new job. Ups and downs but a big learning experience!! And these jobs have been an advancement upon the job I had held.
Social
Our ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with family, friends, and co-workers. Keeping a strong network of people that you feel connected to is key to your social wellness and can help fend off feelings of stress, isolation, loneliness, or even depression. Participating in group activities alongside family or friends, joining organizations, being open to new connections, and respecting and nourishing meaningful relationships is key to healthy social wellness.
Our first granddaughter was born.
We've also started to build relationships and connections within the beekeeping community, and continue to do so within our cycling community and brain injury community.
Emotional
Our ability to acknowledge and share feelings of anger, fear, sadness, or stress; hope, love, joy, and happiness in a productive manner. With a strong foundation in emotional health, you leave yourself better equipped to adapt to any of life’s changes and cope with stress. This category could include self-care, saying no, and reaching out for help.
The first 6 months of the year were pretty stressful, but moving to my next job helped.
So did gardening and starting an almost daily habit of walking Rhody when I got home from work.
And colouring ... loving colouring.
I've also really enjoyed having about 3 weeks off work over this Christmas season. Granted, some of it was recovery from surgery, but it has been so nice to just rest.
Spiritual
The ability to develop congruency between values and actions and realize a common purpose that binds creation together. The spiritual wellness dimension refers to the beliefs, values, and ethics that guide you through life and inform your actions. It asks you to look inwards and explore your purpose and meaning in life through the spiritual lens to find peace.
As mentioned a couple posts above, I've been reading the Bible every day.
And enjoying music.
And enjoying nature.
Intellectual
Desire to learn new concepts, improve skills, and seek challenges in pursuit of lifelong learning. It encourages you to stay curious, learn, and take part in creative activities to ensure your mind stays healthy and active.
No university or other further education this year but lots of learning in new jobs, the garden and about bees.
I've also been reading for pleasure more often.
And also https://www.talkspace.com/blog/wellness-wheel/ ... for tips on how to prioritise these elements.
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Kelly - sorry to hear about Chappie Hopefully the grands will be OK - I'm sure seeing and spending time with you again will help the whole family.
Katla - sending hugs and many good thoughts your way.
Hair & Thyroid - had it tested this past October, TSH is 1.27 which I think is good. Thanks to you gals with suggestions regarding Rogaine & Zenagan, I'll check them out.
Rebecca - your salad looks yummy! You have nearly 10 different plants right there.
The yard and property maintenance and clean up guy is coming out this morning at 9 to give me a quote. Yesterday I noticed the huge old honeysuckle vine is pulling down a piece of privacy fencing along the shop. I propped it up with a fencepost. It's rotted at the bottom anyhow. The fencing and honeysuckle need to be removed, plus I need major pruning and some shrub removal (I think) done along the house.
Lots to be done around here. This guy has a good reputation, has done excellent work for several of my friends. If he can get it tamed this summer, I think I can keep it up for a while.
I'm working on my 2022 (and 2023) lists.
Lanette
SW WA State
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Katla - So glad you're there with your family. Thinking of you, hope your DH is doing better this morning.
Machka - As I write this, you have just a few minutes left of 2022. Hope 2023 is everything you want it to be!
Carol from Mexico - Welcome! It sounds like you've got some lifestyle changes in your future. This group moves quite fast, but as Kylia said, don't feel you have to answer everyone or chime in on any question. Barbie will post a link to the January thread later today, and we will all move over to the new one. Bookmarking it will help you find us easily when you return.
KJ - Ditto Lanette's comment. I know you will be able to help your family weather Chappie's loss. Hope your travels go well.
Bad night, up and down all night long. One of those where it's a relief when you finally give up and put day clothes on. That's OK, they can't all be good. It probably has to do with the family coming in and the cake to finish. When I did sleep, the dreams were stressful and filled with deadlines. Gah.
Anyway, the day has begun, and ain't no way on this green earth that I'm going to make it to midnight. I'll be asleep by 9!
Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa
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I'm having a very quiet New Year's Eve evening awaiting the arrival of the New Year.
My husband and Rhody have gone to sleep.
The neighbourhood is quiet.
I have music playing and my Christmas lights on.
And there are 6 minutes left in 2022.
Machka in Oz2 -
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Happy New Year to you!0
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Carol from Mexico, Welcome. You have come to the right place for support and encouragement. I read this thread every morning while I eat my breakfast. I eat exactly the same breakfast every day to save myself from the strain of making a decision. I walk every morning. It helps me to lay out my walking clothes in the bathroom so I put them on immediately. I have clothing for all temperatures and weather so I am always prepared and have no excuses. When I decided that my health was my highest priority, I learned all I could about how to achieve optimum health and made changes accordingly. Most of us don't do "friends". We encourage and communicate on this thread. I hope you will keep coming back.Katla, sending hugs to you and your husband. For anyone struggling with trying to do something every day--Dan Harris uses the term "daily-ish" and Gretchen Rubin says that what you do regularly is better than what you do "once in awhile" Barbie in NW WA 6
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Happy New Year Machka !!0
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Katla: Prayers and thinking about you as you and your family care for your husband.
Carol: Welcome to the group!
Tracey: Thank you. I am partly reading, partly listening to the trilogy on audio. Both are good but the audio is my slight preference.
Michele: Glad you are walking and exercising and still getting into the same pants as 17 years ago!
Terri: Congrats on maintaining you weight!
Heather: I love the cards! My husband keeps his money separate as well. One day a friend lost her husband suddenly and her finances really needed to be worked on. I got up in the middle of the night...came to where my husband sleeps in a hospital bed.....and said in the morning you are transferring xxxx amount of money to my savings account and this is not up for discussion. He knew I was right. He transferred the money the following morning.
Ginny: We have a digital frame we love. My son sends pictures to it and we love seeing a new picture!
Lisa: Must be great to have a husband that likes to cook!
MargaretTurk: Love the pictures!
Kim: What pray tell does your mother have against boots?
Evelyn: Sounds like a nice day with the grands!
Barbara: Glad you were able to work your job for 28 years! A great accomplishment!
I am writing checks weekly for the caregivers.....most I have written checks in years! My son surprised us and said he is spending New Years Eve with us....and there is a UGA football game tonight! His new wife has probably gone back to visit her family. So pleased he is coming! Happy New Year to everyone!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia7 -
Barbara Southern Oregon-I already have my part A card. Since I work full-time and have employer benefits I don't use medicare yet. Since I have a government retirement things are a bit different. Summary in spoiler.My public employee retirement system will provide me with money for an HRA when I retire, but I have to sign up for My Medicare plan through what they call their connector. I looked yesterday and I will have about 45 options. I am going to start reviewing and taking notes. I contact them 3months before and they assist with search. In terms of Social Security, I am eligible for some but windfall provisions will go into play so I won't get that full amount (government retirement is much more). When I notify SS of retirement date I can arrange to apply. I will have give them advance notice because of receiving husband's survivor benefits-but only while working full-time.You are correct-retiring inset just not showing back up at work!
Katla-Prayers for all of you.
Heather-I also liked the last image best. Can't explain why as well as others but it struck me as more finished.
Machka-your yard work is outstanding. Way beyond me at this stage in my life, but we once dug a four foot deep 14 foot long pond by hand in back yard! I filled it in by hand after husband died and declared myself done with yard work except for my few rose bushes! Happy New Year to you!
2022 Highlights-YS got married, hit one year anniversary of not smoking without weight getting totally obnoxious, got successful surgery for health issue, ending year with weight trending downward! And of course, I didn't actually do any of the things I thought of doing to some people at work!
Carol-welcome!
Going on my walk this morning-need to dress for the rain. Plan is to get house nice and clean for New Year, have to pay all bills and balance the check book, and of course, watch football. I have some sorting papers nd shredding sort of tasks to do while watching. Big meal item for tonight is shrimp ring for dinner. Have small pork loin frosting so I can make pork and sauerkraut tomorrow.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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I am recording a 1968 film to watch tonight. 'Carry On Up the Kyber'. I don't know if you in the US are familiar with the old Carry On films, but this one is about the best. We hope to laugh our way towards the new year.
Had a long phone chat with my friend L. Her ex husband has just died. It all adds to the gloom for her of this time of year with the first anniversary of her partner's death plus the first one of her BIL's death. But she is surviving. She has the same horrible cough that my other friends G and P have. A lot of it about, as they say.
Haven't heard from the family about the move. They should have got the keys to the apartment today and their lease starts tomorrow. Won't be able to move in properly until the bank holiday is over. We are having the kids for most of Tuesday while my DDIL works.
Then Max on Wednesday.
Love you all. Welcome Carol.
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Wishing everyone well as we go into a new year. Especially today thinking of Katla and hoping today brings good news. Kelly thinking of you as you join your family. Such a sad time losing a loved fur baby and without any notice.
I'm working on my word for 2023 and it hard to narrow it down to one word. I have so many issues that I know I have to work on. I'll make a decision by the end of the day.
I"m throwing a situation out into a spoiler. Would appreciate any thoughts people have.My husband died last March. He was a Methodist and me a Friend (formerly Quaker). His brother and wife converted to Church of Latter Day Saints many years ago. They are wonderful people and I love them. They have often brought up religion over the years and Jack and I firmly and gently let them know we are happy with our beliefs and have no interest in converting. Well now I'm getting phone calls with lots of pressure to give permission for Jack to be converted after death... with baptism and a ceremony sealing our marraige. They say they can do this w/o my permission but would like my permission. Also they say they would still "love" me but our relationship would be different if I don't agree.
Jack would not be happy with his brother and family. He wouldn't want the babtism or sealing in the temple. I'm sad and I'm feeling pushed. Religion for Jack and myself was very personal. I am sure neither the Methodists or the Friends wouldn't claim either of us.
Last day of the year..... still working on my word and on what the highlights of my year might have been. I'll be back later today.
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Betsy - My opinion is that they delayed this request until after his death because they knew very well he would say no. This feels to me like they're bullying you into something that Jack would NEVER have given permission for. And they're threatening you by making you feel you will lose their love, which is blackmail and absolutely horrible on their part.
I tend to be protective of the people I care about, so I might usually back down from the hyperbole, but this is genuinely absolutely vile on their part. You do not need a relationship with people who would treat someone they profess to love like this. You are a truly gentle soul.
Love,
Lisa
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Betsy - I have no words that I can put on this thread for that despicable behaviour of the Mormons. I know we are not meant to talk about religion on this thread, but ................ Truly, if I were you I would be furious.
Lots of love to you, and you must go with your heart and what feels true to you.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx5 -
Agree about sugar and inflammation. Unfortunately DH decided since we celebrated Christmas late because of the weather he hit the after Christmas candy sale. He gave me 5 boxes of Chocolate for Christmas. Unfortunately I bought some after Christmas candy too. I will take some to church to share and to my painting group when I start up again. I will limit myself to one to two a day. The up side is it makes me not want to have any candy in the house period. Funny how overload makes you feel that way.
Hectic past two days. From Thursday - Friday Celebrated Christmas. Had to drive DH to his appointment because our garage door broke on Tuesday and my car was the one left out. Garage fixed on Friday morning. They woke me up at 7 to fix it. Driveway icy and my car covered in snow and ice. Needed to move both cars so he could work on it. The tech actually shoveled Driveway while waiting for me to dig out my car. I did tip him. I had friends over in the afternoon. An hour before they came over the thermostat went out and I used a space heater and our ductless heater to compensate.
Garage is now fixed...Driveway freed on ice.. Had a great time with my friends...DH was able to fix the thermostat in the evening...When I had the garage fixed I was glad DH was not up because for Christmas I upgraded the rollers so it is quieter to operate. DH did notice and commented on what a great job the tech did. I probably should have left it at that but I admitted the truth. He did frown somewhat at the additional cost. At least I didn't say this is my present to myself to make up for the 5 boxes of half price candy. He also did make up for it in fixing the thermostat so quickly. With it being New Years it would not have gotten fixed til the middle of next week and would have cost more than the roller upgrade. Plus we would have had to use space heaters and our ductless unit. Heating this way is much more expensive than having our furnace working.
Today I was supposed to meet friends for lunch and then we are seeing the Uffizi exhibit at the Art Institute. This art collection rarely leaves Italy and there is only one week left to see this exhibit. Due to how hectic the past two days were I will skip the lunch and just meet them there so then I can check on our son's house after the exhibit.
Time for a nap!!!
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29 A place you love to visit. Lone Ranch Beach
30 A tool you find incredibly useful. My iphone. Calendar, alarm clock, reminders, flashlight, internet interface, email. Would be lost without it.
Another note on checks vs cards. Our dentist gives us a 5% discount if we pay by check instead of card. He accepts CareCredit which lets us stretch payments out over 6 months with no interest. That and our mortgage is the only recurring debt we have. Card fees keep going up so I use checks for all donations and gifts (for the same reasons as Barbie gave.) Cell phone, Cable and Internet are autopaid from a credit card that gives reward points. Groceries and Amazon also paid by credit card for reward points, which I redeem every month as a credit toward the balance due.
Michele be careful to investigate what kind of jack is on the drum set. I’m struggling with jack incompatibilities, between my iphone (and its charging cord), my wireless earbuds, my laptop and the jacks in my car to get the music from the iphone to the radio speakers. Fooey!
Beth no tattoos here either, too needle-averse.
Ginny have you made an appointment with Social Security/Medicare? When I was 64 the wait time for an appointment was two months. I wasn’t going to retire at 65 but needed to learn about Medicare including Part B and Part D. My employer’s heath insurance acted at Part B and D supplements until I retired, needed to have new plans setup before I left.
Kylia 10K steps and arm twirls/body twist despite migraine? Brava! Like you I do know what needs to be done and struggle to actually do it. Alas, I also tend to analyze to paralysis… spending hours on a spreadsheet calculating percentages of goals met when I could be getting up off my butt and actually meeting those goals [sigh].
Karen in VA yours to Heather about the cards not doing the wonderful original watercolors justice. As for your truly ugly painting, some of the most powerful art is NOT pretty.
Heather the cover that you asked “Too complicated?” is the one I like best. Also liked Kylia’s suggestion about the line separating your eyes from the rest of your face and all of Lisa’s comments/interpretations.
Machka not so scary at all… you’re healing beautifully and the scars are flat not thickened. Hooray! They will not be noticeable after awhile. Trust me.
Katla hope your headache went away quickly.
Lisa “spending more time writing about what I was doing than just doing it.” I resemble that remark.
Lanette stress takes a terrible toll on our hair.
Pip what Karen in VA said about that pic of you walking the pack. That is a Christmas card I’d like to receive!
Allie when did Myles start eating with a spoon? They grow up too darnedfast!
Rita the arthritis foundation also cautions against aspartame. https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/nutrition/foods-to-limit/8-food-ingredients-that-can-cause-inflammation
Rebecca your plate of heaven really does sound heavenly (except for the tomatoes :sick: ) After a week of soup, I really craved raw veggies/salads.
After staying home for a week, finally felt strong enough to venture out to post office, liquor store (for champagne), Freddie's and to do the recycling. Wiped me out. Will go to dog group tomorrow if there’s a break in the rain, otherwise will keep de-cluttering, filing, organizing and excavating the office. The piles of paper are shrinking!
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
2022: Be still and listen.
December: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
Awww thanks
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Thinking of you katla2
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Wishing everyone well as we go into a new year. Especially today thinking of Katla and hoping today brings good news. Kelly thinking of you as you join your family. Such a sad time losing a loved fur baby and without any notice.
I'm working on my word for 2023 and it hard to narrow it down to one word. I have so many issues that I know I have to work on. I'll make a decision by the end of the day.
I"m throwing a situation out into a spoiler. Would appreciate any thoughts people have.My husband died last March. He was a Methodist and me a Friend (formerly Quaker). His brother and wife converted to Church of Latter Day Saints many years ago. They are wonderful people and I love them. They have often brought up religion over the years and Jack and I firmly and gently let them know we are happy with our beliefs and have no interest in converting. Well now I'm getting phone calls with lots of pressure to give permission for Jack to be converted after death... with baptism and a ceremony sealing our marraige. They say they can do this w/o my permission but would like my permission. Also they say they would still "love" me but our relationship would be different if I don't agree.
Jack would not be happy with his brother and family. He wouldn't want the babtism or sealing in the temple. I'm sad and I'm feeling pushed. Religion for Jack and myself was very personal. I am sure neither the Methodists or the Friends wouldn't claim either of us.
Last day of the year..... still working on my word and on what the highlights of my year might have been. I'll be back later today.
Betsy in NW WA
Regrading the spoiler issue, that's a hard no. I wouldn't appreciate the manipulation, it's ridiculous and insulting. The LDS church got into trouble with the Jewish community around this same issue years ago, and they had to stop baptizing and sealing by proxy Jews after they died. I have really strong feelings about this because I have inlaws that are LDS and constantly complain how the Christian churches don't accept them, then I point out that they obviously don't accept us because they are constantly trying to convert us, even after we're dead!
Sorry you are dealing with this.
Flea
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Oh Katla... saying prayers for you and DH.
Hi Carol, welcome.
Happy New Year, Machka!
Personally, Betsy, DO NOT ALLOW anyone to tell you what to do with your husband's remains, especially WITHOUT your permission! That they would even think about doing something like this without your permission and AFTER his death is absolutely apalling, IMO. You need to put your foot down and tell them, in no uncertain terms, that it will not be tolerated and if they attempt to do anything like that, IDK... you'll take legal action. (if you can) I agree with Heather about words that cannot be said in polite company.
31 A daily habit you’re happy you’ve cultivated: coming here to chat with all of you friends!
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
If anyone is interested... I have come up with a new "gratitude list" for January. It's quite different, I think. Certainly not something you have to respond to everyday, just do or don't, but I thought I'd share today in case you want to use it.
I really, REALLY like this gratitude thing, so I grabbed a boatload of these lists and I tweaked it big time! So I'm going to keep it going... myself. One day you're doing, or NOT doing... like the 1st, the next day you're thinking/reflecting.
1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think
2 List 5 things using each of your senses
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever)
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today
6 Share a goal you achieved last year
7 Slow down and savor one meal today
8 Who was your favorite teacher
9 Create something today
10 What is your favorite lyric from a song
11 Send a card/note to someone today
12 What are you looking forward to in 2023?
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today
14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)
15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week
16 What made you smile today
17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently
20 Write down five things you like about yourself
21 Pay it forward in some way
22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
23 Go an entire day without complaining
24 What about you makes you special?
25 Spend time with a loved one
26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
28 What fear have you overcome?
29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...2
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