WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2023

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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,387 Member
    Rosemarie2972 wrote: »
    Sorry, I have not posted in a bit. I hope you all are well and I will read through the posts over the next few days.
    My husband passed this morning at an inpatient hospice. A lovely facility that gave us excellent care. My son and daughter in law were with me. The passing was peaceful and we are thankful for this. I look forward to reading your posts and hearing about your lives as I accept the changes in my life.

    Best,
    Rosemarie from Georgia

    I am so sorry Rosemarie. There are no words for this. I am glad it was a peaceful passing. Many many hugs sent to you virtually,😥 <3

    RVRita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,387 Member
    Word of the year: APPRECIATE; today I appreciate warmer weather.
    #2 Practice fairness today by putting yourself in someone else’s shoes: I did this with a camper who I received complaints about. I put myself in his shoes when speaking with him. He was a very lonely man who only had his dogs (one barking, one loose) and the people he meets at campgrounds. Made me more comp

    #3 Watch a movie that reminds you of kindness. I watched the Adam Project.
    #4 Take a picture of 3 things that make you happy. Send them to a friend. Done!
    #5 Be kind to yourself. Self-compassion is equally important. Will do today.
    #6 Start a conversation with someone new. I do this every day with the campers!
    #7 Consider a current struggle. Write down 2 thoughts that give you comfort. My dog Brownie’s heart trouble. Her spells are getting worse and there is nothing the vet can do. Comforting thoughts—She lived a good life with us. She brought us many days of comfort and enjoyment with her loving attitude.
    #8. Consider and celebrate diversity today. I am a white girl living among darker Mexicans and native Americans. Campers come from around the world and love to hear the accents and learn about the different cultures i come into contact with. Do this every day!
    #9. Identify a role model who embodies perseverance. Can you find two ways to emulate them? My 30 year old autistic nephew. He never gives up no matter what health challenge he faces. I can emulate him by not complaining about every little ache and pain, and by doing what needs to be done to get through any health issues that may come up.
    #10. Check an item off your to-do list this weekend. Working on my taxes.
    #11. Make twice as much for dinner and either invite guests or deliver the meal to a friend. We give food to people all the time. My DH cooks and we give food to different campers and workers here at the park almost every day!
    #12. Make a list for the week ahead so you stay focused. Done
    #13. Consider a recent disagreement. Did you extend forgiveness? After I bough myself a Sonic blast to ‘cool down’.
    #14. Express creativity by making art or cooking a new meal. I write in a journal that has writing prompts I have to make up stories for. Yesterday I wrote a short story about a dog leash!
    #15. If you are waiting in line today, let someone get in front of you. May not be today, but i did do it on Sunday!
    #16. The next time someone does something you appreciate, be sure to let them know. Will do! Didn’t have the opportunity but will watch for a chance today!
    17. Offer a helping hand to someone, such as holding a door for a stranger. I may have a chance today.
    #18. Share about a recent book you read and what you learned. I just finished reading ‘Everything You Are’ by Kerry Anne King. It dealt with alcoholism, recovery, death, and grieving. I learned that no matter where you are in life, never give up and find a way to celebrate life.
    #19. Show sincere appreciation when someone serves you food or drink. Did this today. DH made me pancakes and served me coffee this morning.
    #20. Complement someone today. Ideas include recognizing a great smile or earrings. Did this to a lady who looked angry and tired at Walmart today. Made her happy and smile.
    #21. When you recognize someone is struggling, offer words of support. I did that yesterday!
    #22. Ask for help. That’s a simple way to express bravery. Sometime today.
    #23. Encourage your teammates to utilize their unique strengths. Do this with my co-hosts every day. I thank them and tell them they have done a good job, and really are working too hard.
    #24. Reflect on the steps you have taken to achieve your past goals. I looked at past lists to see if I had achieved my goals.
    #25. Express gratitude today by thanking someone. Thanked my DH for making coffee.
    #26. Think about the upcoming work week. How can you apply teamwork? I can apply teamwork by helping out the paid employees and the other volunteers. I also need to put together the agenda for Tuesday night’s Friends Group meeting.
    #27. Send or leave a handwritten thank you note to someone. Done
    #28. Giving constructive feedback is one way to ignite honesty. Did that yesterday to my co-host.

    RVRita who can’t believe March is here already!
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,387 Member
    myvt9v4crh wrote: »
    This is katla49 and my username has been changed to myvt9v4crh by the site. I don’t like it.

    I am katla and will also answer to Katla 49 or 4katla9.

    Did you create your account with a different email address? Use that once you log out and log back in. Be sure to check what name is in the username box when you log out and back in again.

    RVRita
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,656 Member
    VICKI & HUBBY ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU BOTH <3
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Vicki, Happy birthdays to you and your husband! <3

    Heather, Well done on the painting. I think it is beautiful. My brother sometimes does several of the same painting until he paints it the way he wants it. I love looking at all the versions.

    Lisa, Applauding the way you handled the contractor. t2015.gif

    ___

    I went to woodcarving this morning. I am working on a shore bird.
    Then I met my wife at the pool for the Aqua Arthritis class - she is getting better and better at that class and no longer needs me to steady her or encourage her to get through it.
    Then we went to lunch in the Bistro here in the old folk’s home. I got a white bean and chickpea salad Greek style, and she got a Beyond Burger & sweet potato fries.
    At 3:00 we go to a seated Parkinson’s Dance class, and then I will go to the old house to put the trash to the curb and get ready for our HVAC company to do some maintenance work - make sure access to the breaker boxes aren’t obstructed by stuff in the garage, leave a note giving permission to enter/work in my absence, etc.
    After that we will settle in and I will probably read more in The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd. I’m only a little past halfway, and the book club meets Thursday, so I need to make some headway. I am really enjoying it.

    ___

    Sue, I am thinking of you.

    ___

    Karen in Virginia



  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,702 Member
    Vicki - <3 Wishing you and your DH very Happy Birthdays! <3 Absolutely sounds like a couple good days :p Good luck at the skin doc! ;)

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    edited February 2023
    Happy birthday to Vicki and your DH! Have a marvelous celebration and a fabulous year!

    Uh oh I'm in a buying mood! I bought the bike, and now I'm looking at dumbbell racks and ankle weights!

    Annie in Delaware
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    edited February 2023
    Rita— I have not created an account with a different email address. I haven’t got the focus to do what you suggest. DH ‘s health situation is complicated following a heart attack last summer, and is my primary focus. This is accompanied by selling our home in Oregon and moving our belongings to Illinois. It is not an easy time just now. 😳
    I appreciate your suggestions but I’m not able to follow them for now.

    Katla
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    edited February 2023
    Katla. <3
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,147 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    Photos of my last landscape of Lindisfarne, and the calls lilies I finished yesterday.

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    Beautiful ... and Lindisfarne is a suburb of Hobart. :)

    M in Oz

    This Lindisfarne, also called Holy Island, is a tidal island off the northeast coast of England, which constitutes the civil parish of Holy Island in Northumberland.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,147 Member
    edited February 2023
    Vicki: 🎉🎂Happy Birthday 🎂🎉
    In advance.
    Heather: Considering that you only started painting on you last cruise, you have made excellent progress.

    Annie: Doing multiple reps of light weights is a recognised way of losing weight. It tones the muscles while burning calories. I often do light weights while doing walking videos.

    We had a good day. Popped out to the local garden centre and treated myself to a long handled weeder for the veg beds. Kneeling down is quite painful at time.

    Had a long chat with my friend who lives a couple of doors away.

    Intentions for today
    📍Creative Writing prep✔️
    📍Shakespeare prep - read Julius Caesar✔️
    📍Latin prep - grammar ✔️
    📍Declutter bedroom surfaces —>
    📍general chores ✔️
    📍solid habits ✔️

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

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,251 Member
    :) Here is the link to the new thread for March. I look forward to seeing you there.

    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10885365/women-ages-50-for-march-2023/p1?new=1
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
    Stat for the day-

    Walk w/family- 1hr 59min 43sec, 138elev, 2.94ap, 96ahr, 121mhr, 6.03mi= 604c
    Strava app = 738c

    No spin or gym, had errands to run w/kirby
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,356 Member
    myvt9v4crh wrote: »
    DH is on his way to see his heart doctor. I am not accompanying him today. I hope DH will tell me about the Doctor visit.

    Katla

    What I used to do is I would have kirby call me when he was there with the doctor and put it on speaker so I could hear the conversation and if I had a question I could ask the doc myself.
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,411 Member
    Lanette- for some unknown reason I think I want one of those little generators. Hmmmmm

    Tracey-totally agree with you-grief just hits sometimes.

    Karen-that's good news on your spouse's improvements. Glad she was able to take care of self while you were recovering.

    Vicki-Happy Birthday!

    Lisa-like your style in handling plumber! Hope the finished work is satisfactory.

    The ladies painting are making me really want to try. My brother made fun of me as a child when I was trying to learn to paint/draw. I may have to put the demon to bed soon.

    Had nice walk after work. Still not over two miles-working back to it but movement is so good. Especially helped after some work frustrations. After wanting to completely explode I did moderate my remarks but very clearly made my point that lack of progress on a certain assignment is not acceptable. That individual has not responded. How they handle this will be a very telling look into their overall value in current position.

    Going to early morning briefing with my bosses on some stuff then in to office. Haven't been in there for over a week. I did test negative today. Will still wear a mask in public areas and if someone comes into office tomorrow. Thursday I should be finished with masking.

    Need to go get a handout ready for meeting tomorrow-just need to incorporate feedback from folks who proofed it for me.

    Take care all-see you in the March thread!

    Ginny in Ohio
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,147 Member
    Barbie: Thanks for posting the new thread

    Intentions for today
    📍weekly grocery shop
    📍outing with Garden Group
    📍finish Latin prep - grammar
    📍Declutter bedroom surfaces —>
    📍general chores
    📍solid habits

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

    🙋‍♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.

    ☘️ Terri


  • lbrice1701
    lbrice1701 Posts: 3 Member
    Hello folks! First time posting here and I have a question. What's the best way to get friends and support without getting hit by scammers? I've had two men hit me up with different names but the same person in the picture. I Google imaged the pictures and found that they have been used by scammers for years. I have found that the majority are men, but I think I have one woman scammer too. Most want to move to "What's up" app, which is a red flag for me.
    Thanks, Linda
  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,251 Member
    lbrice1701 wrote: »
    Hello folks! First time posting here and I have a question. What's the best way to get friends and support without getting hit by scammers? I've had two men hit me up with different names but the same person in the picture. I Google imaged the pictures and found that they have been used by scammers for years. I have found that the majority are men, but I think I have one woman scammer too. Most want to move to "What's up" app, which is a red flag for me.
    Thanks, Linda

    :) Welcome. We have a new thread for March where you may get answers. Most of us don't bother with friends. We just share on this thread. The easiest thing if you get a friend request that seems odd is just to decline and not worry about it.

    Here is the link to the thread for March
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10885365/women-ages-50-for-march-2023#latest

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