WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023

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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,394 Member


    Gratitude list
    Word of the year: APPRECIATE—- Today I appreciate my walks.


    1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think—DONE
    2 List 5 things using each of your senses——DONE
    3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house—tossed Christmas card I had collected
    4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever)—This year was jewelry from my ‘adopted’ granddaughter.
    5 Move for at least 30 minutes today—-Done plus #1 again!
    6 Share a goal you achieved last year—-Bringing my car to the car wash one or more times a month!
    7 Slow down and savor one meal today—-Breakfast-savored the texture of my OUI yogurt versus the granola I added.
    8 Who was your favorite teacher—My French teacher in High School. Sister Jeannette
    9 Create something today—-I will work on my crochet - making a granny square afghan out of left over yarn.
    10 What is your favorite lyric from a song—Against the wind, We were running against the wind. We were young and strong, we were running against the wind.
    11 Send a card/note to someone today—Done! Note to DH and card for Uncle’s birthday.
    12 What are you looking forward to in 2023? Losing weight and better financial status.
    13 Tell a random person they look "good" today—Done!
    14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol) 1. I got to go to TN to attend my daughter’s wedding last year, My brother from AZ came to visit us in NM, I experienced my first 5.4 earthquake in NM this past December.
    15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week—Called my mom, and texted my 3 kids.
    16 What made you smile today—-The beautiful scenery on my morning wetlands walk.
    17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for—17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for—! Picture in spoiler


    On my morning walk. You can see Captain Mountain in the background (where Billy the Kid had his hideout)
    18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...heat, air conditioning, water, sewer, a roof over my head, a car, internet, electronics, clothes, shoes, medicines, food, means of cooking, refrigerator, use of a freezer, use of a washer/dryer, books, writing utensils, everything I use every day!
    19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently—Done!
    20 Write down five things you like about yourself. I’m tenacious, my hair color, my love of learning, my ability to mediate, my technology abilities.
    21 Pay it forward in some way—to be accomplished
    22 What do you most desire in your life right now?—Being debt free.
    23 Go an entire day without complaining—-This is going to tough!
    24 What about you makes you special? My patience
    25 Spend time with a loved one—My DH (do it every day!)
    26 When was the last time you felt pure joy? When my babies were born.
    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...

    RVRita in sunny but cool NM
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,269 Member
    Kylia- I am still in touch with a few of the old daycare kids, especially the boys that are my son's age. I had six all the same age. One I see often(his mom is one of the ones I walk with), refer to him as "my other bubba". A few I am still in touch with the parents more than the kids but a few of them check in once in a while.

    Insomnia again last night- took a melatonin but didn't seem to help so two hours later, took another half pill, still wide awake so took my biochemical phosphate and finally got to sleep(those and a shower at 1:30AM) and finally got to sleep. Checked the melatonin this morning- it is the old bottle that I grabbed that is expired, that is why it didn't work. My Fitbit says I got 6 hrs of interrupted sleep. The night before it was so bad it couldn't track it or something.

    Off today so unless I walk with my friend tonight, no walk for me today. Getting ready to run errands with dh, when he gets back from his mom. She was pissy because he got there half hour late so now he will be in a bad mood for at least a few hours, then again when it is closer to the time he has to go back over. He was over 1 1/2hrs late bringing her dinner last night(took 54min to get their food from Taco Bell-so surprised he didn't leave after waiting ten minutes) and she didn't say anything.

    Will catch up on reading the rest of the posts when we get back(or now if I have time. I am all ready to go, just waiting on him).

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA

  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    1 PM— Snow is no longer falling & there is a good amount of snow on the ground. It is lovely. I don’t plan to build a snowman, but I’d like to see one. ☃️

    Margaret— Creating art is an amazing gift. I admire your artistic ability. 😊

    Pip—Yum! Your meal looks divine. ⭐️

    Rita— “APPRECIATE” is an excellent idea. ❤️

    I visited DH after lunch. My timing was off and he needed rest. I’ll visit him again later today. 💖💕 💖
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,708 Member
    :)
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    o:)
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Sue Yay for thirteen pounds gone! Good job!

    Beth good luck with Cecil. Seems like two year olds just need lots of attention and repeat work on boundaries.

    I had an exciting moment on the horse today. He hopped, but I didn't fall. Then he was a little fast, so I practiced slowing him down.

    Time to go cook for my parents. They are having crab patties.

    Annie in Delaware
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,361 Member
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,153 Member
    Just a quick pop in before bed.

    Intentions for today:
    ♦️declutter writing space ✔️
    ♦️general chores✔️
    ♦️sort out groups hall rents✔️
    ♦️monthly meeting 2.30pm; pay rents ✔️
    ♦️solid habits✔️

    Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for all those those who need them.

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri

  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,361 Member
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  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,074 Member
    <3
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Debbie,


    question about "Let it knead in the bowl for ten minutes,"
    So, do I knead it in the bowl then on the board or let it rest for ten minutes then put on the board?

    I am very new to this(used to use my bread machine when I did make bread.)

    I have my second batch of banana yeast rolls ready to go in the oven in 10 min.

    I will try setting my pressure cooker on warm for five minutes before putting the dough in and turning it off when I do put the dough in it and let it just stay in it to rise until double in size. Having it on warm, it left a dryer spot on it, like it did yesterday when I made it(but I messed up and it was on warm for 20 min instead of 5)

    The flavor is great, just want to keep practicing- DH says they remind him a little Hawaiian bread.

    Think I might try a mango next time I have extras that are over ripe


    It’s a typo. It should read “let it rest in the bowl for ten minutes"


    THANK YOU Karen- I fixed it on my copy of the recipe.
    Sorry to keep this going, but that was absolutely NOT a typo. Once the bread has completely come together and is pulled away from the sides of the bowl, you should knead it for ten minutes, either in the bowl of a stand mixer (which is what I was referring to), or by your hands. Without that, you won't develop any of the gluten, and it will be flat as a pancake.

    lol sorry for sticking my nose into this
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,792 Member
    edited January 2023
    Karen - Thank you so much for that beautiful post. It has helped me so much. Everyone has a different story to tell, a view of events that can be at a slant to ours, or even unrecognisable.
    I am expecting a letter from my ex, where he puts forward how he feels about things. I've been anxious about it, but I have found the universe has come up with all kinds of help for me, including your post this morning.
    I am glad you feel more at peace. <3 It's often surprising to us to find that other people have minds of their own, even secret corridors and rooms, whole wings, to which we are not privy. We are not responsible for their feelings because they are coming from a wholly different place. All we can speak is our own truth, believe we are good inside, and that we did the best we could at the time. 'When you know better, you do better.'

    Lots of love, Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    PS And yes, Barbara, I did knead the dough with a dough hook. I have a beautiful KitchenAid.

    PPS This morning I boiled an orange in the IP to make another whole orange cake. DH was so sad that I gave away the first one (gluten free) to the family, as a welcome gift, and didn't get to sample it, that I'm making him another one. :p<3 Not gluten free.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,693 Member
    exermom wrote: »
    Carol – a lizard in the house! I don’t think I’d be giving it any reason at all to stick around, I don’t care if it needs water or not. I don’t want/need it

    Michele NC

    We have heaps of little lizards around ... I kinda like them. :)


    M in Oz