WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023

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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,290 Member
    So I'm up and dressed and ready for taxes but my dad is sound asleep on the couch. I guess I will wait half an hour.

    Annie in Delaware
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
    myvt9v4crh wrote: »
    I have evidently had another mess. I am embarrassed again.

    Katla49– (March 2) I have been happier thanks to Pip’s help & am very grateful. ❤️ 😊 ❤️. It is good to be back with my friends here.

    This iphone may be part of the problem, as it is stuffed with photos and may need to be replaced. I’ll call my computer guru, aka my son, for help.

    I will keep trying.

    In order for you to delete this account, you have to know the password. Do you know it?
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
    Katla- I will write on here when I am ready for you to call me
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 645 Member
    Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them.

    Thank you Karen. I didn't know that, but it makes perfect sense. I figured that they wouldn't want to put up with horrible behavior, but I didn't know how they would go about getting rid of those types. Not the way I'd want my family member to be taken care of either, but geez, that woman is a PITA. Sorry Debbie.

    Oh well geez, Rebecca, God forbid you make a comment about missing your own sailor! Isn't that part of you being supported too?

    OMGosh, Ginny, I so agree. Beth's "Stuff just zaps my mental energy" hits a chord. And there's been so much "stuff" lately. The kids at school have been just nutz. We have to cut $7M from the budget, so the staff has been totally on edge.There's all the regular stuff I deal with at work and then there's just stuff outside of work.

    Beth, we have the same thing going on at my mom's facility! DANG, it must be coming back again. I was all ready to head up to visit her this morning because we were finally able to move her back IN last week. Her arm is "better" enough that they can handle her again and "hospice" (just extended care, not end-of-life) has been added.

    Allie, I'm so very sorry for your loss.

    4. Notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words.
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    Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,709 Member
    Took a covid test - negative. :D The packet is really old and the capsules very low in liquid, so I tripled them up to get a reading. It registered with the top line, so it was still working, but no covid line. I've binned it and DH will have to go into the pharmacy to get a new set. It's free for the over 75s.
    So, just some random virus. I'm walking wounded, not flat on my back. :D

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,290 Member
    Allie sorry for your losses.

    Heather hope you feel better.

    Annie in Delaware
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,189 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Regarding raised garden beds ... we've got a mixture of in-ground beds, raised garden beds, and pots containing various plants.

    Behind Rhody, is a raised garden bed that came with the place. We've usually got potatoes or pumpkin or something in there. And you can see a couple pots. The one on the right contains a pear tree when it was young. There are now 2 pear trees and they are in plastic garbage bins because they're bigger.

    The raspberries are all in pots.

    We've also got three raised beds on the other side of the house where we've got snowpeas, carrots and broad beans.

    And 3 up behind the hedge in the photo where cabbages and a few other things grow.

    There's another raised bed that came with the place behind the greenhouse and we're trying tomatoes and something else ... squash maybe.

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    Spring is around the corner. <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State

    All of my raspberries started out in pots/barrels but the suckers have come up from underground(through the little holes in the pots) and are now taking over a small area down the path of my roses and even up in my lawn..
    I have to tie them back because they start hanging over the walkway
    I started with two pots and one barrel, I now have three pots, two barrels and about 15'row of them.
    I tried to get cuttings to start for me to share with mom but didn't have any luck-dad would have had luck, I am sure.
    They do produce really well after the first year.
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,317 Member
    Thank you for all the birthday wishes! Helped make my day.
    I did have a nice day. I heard from all my sibs and my kids along with my mother. My DH took me to town where we just goofed around at Big Lots, Hobby Lobby, Sam’s, Walmart, PO, and bank. He was nice all day then we had an enjoyable evening. We still dealt with the ranger and campers, but was a good day overall. We got a rock tumbler to try and a rock painting kit. Both were on clearance and in kids section, but a way to try them. We had lunch/dinner at 2:30 pm at IHOP of fish and chips at my request. Very tasty because we hadn’t had them in a long time. Not the best choice, but its only one day.

    March, 2023 Action for happiness.org

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate parents of new babies.
    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 2/15-(100%,100%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 1/31– (84%,86%,)
    Arm weights twice a week 2/1010— (100%, 60%hurt my elbow,)
    Meditation: daily. 2/31 (82%(started Feb))

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 1/8–(100%,100%)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. (7,700,110%,98519,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 0/2 —(100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 1:16 —(100%,100%)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)16/64–(100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2—(100%,100%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 2/20– -(100%,88%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 7/12 (100%,100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——3/12—(100%.100%,100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71 (100%,100%)
    Decided that if I do more than stated I will not grade higher than 100% 2/5/23

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met
    April met
    May met
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—



    1. Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness. I intend to live with more awareness and kindness every day.
    2. Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world. The blue water of Lea Lake, Snow on the mountains at a distance, walking a nature trail. All at Bottomless Lakes State Park.
    3. Start today by appreciating your body and that you are alive. I am healthy and above ground. I can walk,talk,hear, see, taste, and smell (mostly). I appreciate that I alive and have a healthy body.
    4. Notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words. I will try…
    5. Bring to mind people you care about and send love to them.
    6. Have a ‘no plans’ day and notice how that feels.
    7. Take three calm breaths at regular intervals during your day.
    8. Eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture and email of your food.
    9. Take a full breath in and out before you reply to others.
    10. Get outside and notice how the weather feels on your face.
    11. Stay fully present while drinking your cup of tea or coffee.
    12. Listen deeply to someone and really hear what they are saying.
    13. Pause to watch the sky or clouds for a few minutes today.
    14. Find ways to enjoy any chores or tasks that you do.
    15. Stop. Breathe. Notice. Repeat regularly.
    16. Get really absorbed with an interesting or creative activity.
    17. Look around and spot three thing you find unusual or pleasant.
    18. If you find yourself rushing, make an effort to slow down.
    19. Appreciate nature around you wherever you are.
    20. Focus on what makes you and others happy today.
    21. Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else.
    22. Notice something that is going well, even if today feels difficult.
    23. Tune into your feelings, without judging or trying to change them.
    24. Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do.
    25. Focus your attention on the good things you take for granted.
    26. Choose too spend less times looking at screens today.
    27. Cultivate a feeling of loving-kindness towards others today.
    28. Notice when you are tired and take a break as soon as possible.
    29. Choose a different route today and see what you notice.
    30. Mentally scan your body and notice what you are feeling.
    31. Discover the joy in the simple things of life.
    Barbie's Happiness Commandments

    Be Barbie
    Lighten up
    Do it now
    Dance more
    Choose strategy over willpower
    Cultivate an attitude of gratitude
    Come from a place of love
    Stay in the moment
    Act the way you want to feel
    Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good
    Don't expect praise or recognition
    It is what it is
    Don't take things personally
    Treat yourself like a toddler
    What's fun for other people may not be fun for you, and vice versa
    You can choose what you do, but you can't choose what you like
    Be kind, no exceptions
    Ask always, how could my life be better with less?

    RVRita
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,604 Member
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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,264 Member
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  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,290 Member
    I ate 1083 calories so I'm under my 1100 limit so far. But it's another emotional day (taxes!) And it's only 4:00. I'm hungry. And I already have dumbbells planned tonight to hit my target deficit. We shall see if I can keep my nose out of the kitchen when under pressure.

    Food would only feel better for a few minutes anyway. Skinny will feel better all day long. And regret lasts too. And my sister is coming to visit in two weeks.

    Annie in Delaware
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,527 Member
    Did a Non-Stop Cardio DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Body by Bethany (yoga) DVD.

    Margaret – I know that I always feel good when I get rid of something that I’ve wanted to get rid of for a long time

    Rebecca – kids sure know how to tug at our hearts, huh? Glad to hear you’re seeking help

    Beth – Sure hope that your mom escapes the Covid

    Allie – my heart breaks for you. Remembering the good times will help you

    Heather – glad you tested negative. Hope you feel better soon

    Kim – glad your mom’s surgery went well. Phew! You tire me out just reading what your schedule is like

    Vince and I went to the ceramics place near here so I could pick up the items I purchased. Then to the bank, then WalMart, then Publix since I had a coupon for a free bouquet of flowers. I think I told you that I bough a vase at a thrift store and am giving these flowers to the Condo to say “thank you” for everything. I figure for a little over $1, I can afford it! Then I went in the pool, made salmon cakes, church in a few

    Michele who is off to church down here
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,094 Member
    Evening ladies
    I ended up taking 1/2 an adivan because I had the shakes.. which is unusual for me..but its been a rough few weeks so.. i did get laundry done and got some of my packing done..
    But not much else...
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,189 Member
    Rained some this morning while we were out running a few errands(had two merchandising jobs to do-haven't done any in a year but they had nice bonuses with them so grabbed them) but the sun came up as I was heading home.
    Frozen pizza for dh and so(when he got home from work) and refrigerator cookie dough I baked up while the oven was hot. HUGE salad for me. I used some of my pesto sauce from last night, warmed it up and added rice vinegar for my dressing- it was SOOOOO good. Added some Colby cheese to add some protein to it.
    No idea what I am going to do for dinner yet.

    Doing the two shops this morning will almost pay for 2 months of zumba class. I have one more super easy one that I will do that will more than make up the difference. For some reason it isn't on the app yet. I have until Wed. to finish it.
    Once I am retired I will start doing more mystery shops and merchandising shops. I know the legit companies that I have worked with for many years.

    Have to call the dentist again on Monday-The tooth that he did the build up on after I broke it came off for the second time. May have to get another crown. Three all together. Thankfully they can put it in as accident so the insurance pays more on it and we have the better insurance for the next two months.

    Church tomorrow and that is all I have planned. Not sure if dh has anything planned.

    Dh checked his work schedule for the week and they have him down for a few more hours. I am sure it will all work out.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA

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