WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023
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Hi Gals,
Just a quick response…. Everyone with Birthdays HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Thinking of you all and sending good thoughts, just not enough bandwidth for individual responses right now.
My mom is a trooper and is working really hard in the PT, however I have learned more about what her status will be at discharge – she should be able to transfer from a wheel chair to the bed, toilet, and maybe to a shower chair. I was not expecting the wheelchair at all. And the toilet might have to be a commode chair by the bed.
Having her here is concerning for my mental heath, the information from my sister has let me know more about the quantity and malicious of my mothers manipulation of her daughters.
However there is no financial support via government or private insurance for care to extend beyond 21 days, that includes physical therapy – and she would have to sell the house and completely spend down all the savings/retirement/and the value of the home before that financial help would happen. Also in my small amount of research the locations closer to me will run 8,000-15,000 per month some of that cost is how many of meds she needs. And she would not be allowed to manage her own meds. She takes 4 pills a day, and that is considered a lot (LOL)
So it will be a balancing act between the money, my needs, and how she does medically. I am looking into hiring some help for here in my home as a compromise, as the cooking, laundry and handing her her meds is something that is not a problem for me.
I am under a lot of stress and feeling pretty raw, so as my friends, please be gentle with me.
Kim in N. California
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Lanette I buy the fresh basil plants in a grocery store. I put it in a small bowl and on the windowsill in the kitchen. It is a west window. I water it mostly from the bottom by putting water in the bowl. I find once I pick off the bigger leaves I get a set of smaller leaves. I have fresh basil for about a month-two months with this method. If it is still living I hope to try to put it outside once it gets to 60 at night here. My master gardener friends told me herbs like it warm. Basil also likes more water than rosemary and lavender. Rosemary and lavender have Mediterranean roots.
Rosemarie In the Somalia culture when there is a death the woman band together and sit with the bereaved. They sit in a big circle to support the woman who is grieving. They bring food and their presence. I hope you feel us circling you with our love. As you walk into your safe space wherever it may be only allow the help which supports you leave the rest at the door step. It is your time to take care of you. The rest of the world will take care of itself.
Beth Inspiring me to do some purging today. DH switched back to Century Link. Yesterday it got done. I did take back the Xfinity modem right away rather than leave it for three weeks like I did the old computer stuff purge.
(((Kim))
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March, 2023 Action for happiness.org
Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate my meditation app.Exercise goals added
Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 4/15-(100%,100%)
Walk 7,000 every day 4/31– (84%,86%,)
Arm weights twice a week 3/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow,)
Meditation: daily. 5/31 (82%(started Feb))
1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 4/8–(100%,100%)
2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 9484, (7,700,100%-9851,100%)
3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 —(100%,100%)
4. Contact close family every week (4x) 6/15 —(100%,100%)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)25/64–(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. 4/20– -(100%,88%)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 8/12 (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%,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.8. Eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture and smell of your food. Started at breakfast.
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. I sent texts to my long distance friends to send them love.
6. Have a ‘no plans’ day and notice how that feels. Most days are like that for me. So much less stress!
7. Take three calm breaths at regular intervals during your day. Sounds like a plan.
9. Take a full breath in and out before you reply to others. I will need to keep this in the front of my mind all day.
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?
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Did an advanced Strength DVD today. The plan for tomorrow is to do a bit on the stairstepper and then some HIIT on the elliptical.
Lanette – oh, those pancakes sound so good. Is a full pancake 250 calories or ¼ of one?
Barbara – Why can’t we stay in FL longer? Well, for one thing vince has this “thing” about having someone else pick up our mail. Online you can only hold the mail for 30 days (he likes to do things online). But we went to the post office and explained that we were going to be gone 35 days. They told us just to fill out this card. Plus….BK gave me 5 weeks off. I think they’re willing to since I’ll be back. I don’t think we can push the post office too much as far as extending the hold. We’ve heard too many horror stories about having your mail forwarded. As a matter of fact, the lady across the hall from us has her mail forwarded. Well, when I checked the mailbox this year, there was something in it for her husband! How long had it been there? Good question. Just hope it wasn’t something that was time sensitive!
Lisa – I love reading your posts. You have such a way with words!
Rosemarie – I have the highest regard for you, all you’ve been thru.
Joy – welcome. Be sure to pop back in so we can all get to know you better
Kim – HUGS. We’re here for you always
Well, my neighbor wants to take me out to lunch at Chipotle. I think she likes that place since she knows that she can get gluten free. I’ve looked online and what I think I’ll have is 303 calories according to their calculator.
Michele who has canasta to go to tonight2 -
Kim- I'll be praying for you my friend..
There is always one child in the family..most every family that feels obligated to help a family member..and for mine it was me..
I remember the last 2 weeks of my moms life I took FMLA
but i would go in from say 7 am - 10 am and then go stay with my mom ,then in the afternoons id have to do the kid thing..
Well I remember coming home one of those afternoons ,I was married to Tom then and he flipped out on me about money.. mind you he was working 15-20 hrs a week of overtime
And I turned around to him and with daggers in my eyes ,said my mother is on her Fn death bed and your worried about money... F you!!! And I took my purse and walked out... should have kept on walkin
Then when my dad passed,I was living at my condo and had filed for divorce he passed in January and we divorced in March but to put up a front he came to the wake and I introduced him as my husband.
Wacky I know..oh well
So there ya go..
Kim take a deep breath and if you need to take it an hour at a time my friend and know we are all in your back pocket.
I need to run to Wal-Mart but sheesh ,i hate to go in to stores.. well I'll go check Homer,then Alfie get a few bags and a mask and do my best...
Miles came right over to me and I picked him up and he put his head on my shoulder and was ready for nappies
Poor little guy isn't feeling good.3 -
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Got my laundry done and put away, and that is good news. My grumpy digestive system is tolerable if I’m careful. Dairy products are often difficult so I avoid many. I am trying to use lactaid when dairy products are part of a meal. Keeping my fingers 🤞🏻 for making better choices.8
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Debbie - My heart hurts that you DH wasn’t able to show the emotion you needed.
I felt the same with my DH when my Dad passed. He was here, he was supportive but he didn’t show the emotion I thought he should have.
When his Dad passed in January I learned what it must have been like for him. I was so incredibly upset and hurt, but really felt like I needed to be there for him without him having to worry about my feelings. He may think I’m not as emotional as I should be either.
I do talk about his Dad a lot though because the lack of talking about Dad did me in.
Happy International Women’s Day Ladies!
Tracey in Edmonton
When dh's dad passed away, I was there for him. He just kept telling me I didn't know how it was. I wouldn't know until I lost my dad. Then, when I did loose my dad suddenly he acted like it wasn't a big deal.
One of the worst parts was as I was getting ready to head up to be with mom(I waited a few hours so I wasn't driving the back roads in the middle of the night by myself), mom called and told me that they had both tested positive for Covid(they had tested the day before, just to see beings dad wasn't feeling good). The results came in a few hours after he passed away. DH treated me like I had the plague- Wouldn't even give me a hug as I was leaving. Was worried he would get it. At that point, I was still feeling ok but in shock of course. Turns out, I did have it, got sick the next day. Son and his girlfriend also tested positive and they were in our house(girlfriend's parents didn't want her to come back to their house-we had all been exposed on Christmas day). I ended up staying at mom's for two weeks, too weak to even think about getting in my car and driving the backroads for over an hour. When I did come home, was quarantined in the living room so dh didn't get it for another week. This was the beginning of covid so was following the protocol back then. Dh never did get it.
We had to wait 5 months in order to do dad's service. I went up two days before to help mom. Dh, son and his girlfriend came up that day. Got there late because they had stopped for lunch. They sat in the other building because the church was full(we had seats saved for them but someone took them and at that point, I didn't care if they were in the room or not. He sat in there chatting with a friend that surprised us and came from Vegas.
Former hubby offered to fly out from Indiana if I wanted him to.Sent a big flower arrangement to mom. It was the first one to arrive. He has shown more support than dh has. He talks about my dad with me often. Knows how much I miss him.
It has been almost 2 1/2 yrs and it still hurts. He has gone to see my mom maybe two or three times since dad died. I have told him how his actions/lack there of hurt me but he just shrugged it off.
To show more compassion for a feral cat that had just been coming around a few weeks and nothing for a man he had known for over 30 yrs is beyond me.
Debbie
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Morning peeps.
Supposed to rain like a mother this afternoon, so enjoying the fire, gonna use urge firewood up and going to put most of the stuff away while it’s dry. Leaving tomorrow anyway.4 -
Michele - the 250 calories is for the whole pancake/waffle. Might be a little more than that depending on what I put in, but I'm looking for total protein. That's 1/2 cup of the mix plus 1/2 c milk and the additions. I might take a waffle, stick it on a cookie sheet, spread a little pizza sauce on it, top it with mozzarella and put it in the oven at 350f until the cheese melts. My 20 year old nonstick Cuisinart waffle iron is getting a workout.
Margaret - thank you so much for the basil tips! My house might still be too cold for it, I let it get down to the low 60's at night. Tho what I read on Googoo right now, it should be able to survive any temps over 50. your comment to Rosemarie.
Kim (((HUGS)))
Waiting for it to warm up today to start on the BIG project cleaning up the potting shed.
I'm in the mood to pitch and consolidate. This Saturday looks to be sunny and warm in the afternoon, so I'm getting a few things staged up so I can hop on the mower if it's dry enough.
Lanette
SW WA State
PS - Barbara, you mentioned yesterday you get up and dance for a few minutes to help get out of the doldrums. On most days, when I get up (around 3 am) I turn on the local rock and roll radio station and get some dancing in to unthaw my joints and wake up this old bod. If any potential window peeper is seeing my silhouette through the shade, they probably wonder what's wrong with me. In my mind, I'm dancing like Tom Cruise in Risky Business minus the splits, lol.
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Kim ~ Hugs. The cost for medical care there sounds outragous. My brother-in-law is only paying 3,000 a month and that includes the assisted living facility giving him his meds and furnishing meals. Of course, he is in what I guess is a studio type apartment but it has it's own bath and small kitchen area. My mother was in a nursing home for two years before she passed that was funded by the state. She had no valuable assets that could be sold for her care. I hate that that was the way it had to be but it was out of my hands. There were 5 of us children and we could have all chipped in each month to pay for in home help, but, I had no say in the matter.
Rosemarie ~ I hope your son is there to help you make all the arrangements that need to be made. From what you have said, he has bee a good support system.
Michele ~ Sorry that you can only stay at the condo for 30/35 days as it seems like you are having a great time there.
Carol in GA
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Gosh, slow start again this morning! I started reading here in my PJ’s then a friend and her DH showed up. My DH and I stood outside (me in PJ”S) and talked to them for over an hour! Now I’ve finally been able to mostly skim to catch up.
Messed up my shoulder now that my elbow is better. Not sure if I did it doing yoga yesterday. Did a lot of shoulder stuff and planks, or when I did weights on Tuesday. Oh, well, part of aging and slower healing I suppose. This pain too I’ve had before. Seems if I get active, all my re-curing issues show back up to slow me down! I’m not giving in this time! I need to get healthier to take care of me so I can take care of DH when the time comes. Speaking of him, his dementia is progressing. At least it is slow moving. He loves to cook and lives to cook and never goofed in the kitchen before. In the last 2 weeks, he has forgotten a burner on (electric). Never has he ever done that before. Did it twice in the last 2 weeks. So now, I’m watching that carefully and anything else he tends to do.
Yesterday, I walked 9.993 steps (I didn’t realize I only needed 7 more to make 10,000! Grrrr), Did yoga, meditated 15 minutes, did wash (wash, dry, fold, and put away) which included making the bed. I’m struggling with the weight loss so far this month. My birthday on the 3rd and now our anniversary on the 12th (26 married, 31 together). Then I need to get serious again. Not gaining, but not losing either. Last night a camper gave us some homemade bread, which didn’t help! DH and I split it in half, smothered it in butter (was still warm) and ate it all. At least it was only a 1/2 a loaf! We added Kerrigold cheddar cheese and pepperoni slices to that. All bad but really GOOD!
Welcome to all the newbies, hugs to all who need or want them. Try to enjoy the day and take them one at a time.
Laters Ladies!
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Kim - If you decide you can't have your mother live with you for the sake of your mental health, no one will think badly of you. I, for one could never, EVER, be a carer for my mother. It was just not in the realms of possibility. My mother could not do it for her mother either and in those days in the 70s, she was heavily criticised by other family members. All the friends of mine who have been in a similar situation have had to sell the mother's property in order to fund their care. G had to go to Florida to do it, P is in that position right now, B had to do it, my ex also for my MIL, L had to. And others. I know it is hard to make that calculation between your financial security and your health, but I just knew that I actively disliked my mother so much, that her presence knocked me out with rage in a day or so. I did 'love' her but I did not have grief when she died. Love is not enough. So much more is required for that kind of sacrifice.
You have been an amazing daughter, far better than she ever deserved. Don't kill yourself for her.
I sincerely hope I haven't hurt you or added to your stress with these words. I'm saying it from my perspective, with my own experience of a toxic bond. I already know you are a much more giving person than I could ever be, but everyone has a limit. We love you. We want you to have peace of mind that you have done the right thing to the best of your abilities. I had a very low melting point, so it made my choice easier. I knew i couldn't. You have a whole lot of figuring out to do. Listen to your inner voice . Do you want to do this? Really want to?
I wrote a poem many years ago about my grandmother and her relationship with my mother at the end. It is in my book, Memory Boxes. It was published in a poetry magazine. I loved my grandmother more than I loved my mother, but the same toxic thread ran through all of us.
It's complicated. I feel your rawness and confusion. It's the hardest thing ever.
Lots and lots of love to you.
Heather UK xxxxxx8 -
Dh had his alarm set early to grab a shower before they turn the water off for the day. The note said it would be off from 8am-5pm. He got done with his shower at 7:45. Water was still on at 9:15 but shut off some time after that.
Raining here- calling for "Atmospheric River" the next few days. Glad I got a nice walk in the past two days.
Heading to Concord for lunch. Will do a little shopping. With bridge toll $7, we make as many stops as we can to justify that. Son had said he was going to go with us but now that it is time to get up, not sure if he will or not. Hopefully. Enjoy spending time with him. He still lives at home but is usually at work, out with his girlfriend or the guys or just in his room. Told me yesterday to let him know any gardening work I want him to do, that it was my birthday present so it would be free. Love that "kid".
Sent a thank you card to MIL yesterday(dh took it)- she complained- "what, she couldn't call?!" Other times she complains because no one sends her thank you cards. Didn't feel like talking to her so sent the card with him. Good enough.
Dentist at 8AM tomorrow morning. Most likely another crown. Third one as a result of my accident. He tried doing a build up on it but it has fallen off twice. Will see what he wants to try. The tooth looks ok in the front but half the back is gone. Glad we still have the better coverage for another month and a half.
Time to see if I can get my kid up. It is his day off and I know he likes to sleep.
If not, it will be just dh and I. Have to kind of rush through our stops so he can be back by 4 to take care of his mom. I don't want to be running late and have to go with him if I don't have to.
Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca4 -
I love you, Kim, and admire and respect you so much. Big hugs being sent to you.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR3 -
Hi Gals,
Just a quick response…. Everyone with Birthdays HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Thinking of you all and sending good thoughts, just not enough bandwidth for individual responses right now.
My mom is a trooper and is working really hard in the PT, however I have learned more about what her status will be at discharge – she should be able to transfer from a wheel chair to the bed, toilet, and maybe to a shower chair. I was not expecting the wheelchair at all. And the toilet might have to be a commode chair by the bed.
Having her here is concerning for my mental heath, the information from my sister has let me know more about the quantity and malicious of my mothers manipulation of her daughters.
However there is no financial support via government or private insurance for care to extend beyond 21 days, that includes physical therapy – and she would have to sell the house and completely spend down all the savings/retirement/and the value of the home before that financial help would happen. Also in my small amount of research the locations closer to me will run 8,000-15,000 per month some of that cost is how many of meds she needs. And she would not be allowed to manage her own meds. She takes 4 pills a day, and that is considered a lot (LOL)
So it will be a balancing act between the money, my needs, and how she does medically. I am looking into hiring some help for here in my home as a compromise, as the cooking, laundry and handing her her meds is something that is not a problem for me.
I am under a lot of stress and feeling pretty raw, so as my friends, please be gentle with me.
Kim in N. California
Kim,
Sending so much love. We are your pocket angels.
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Rosemarie-You have had a lot to deal with in just over a week. Please take care of yourself and take as many naps as you need. As for your friends I have no advice. I hope your trip goes well and you get some peace. Volunteering at a dog shelter sounds like it would be fun. All the love of the dogs and differnt ones.
Allie--Sorry about your friend. At our age it seems death is around us.
Kim -- I am so sorry that you are so limited on what help you can get for your mom. I understand as we went though that with my dad and my MIL. Hope you can find someone to help as needed. Please feel free to vent here all you need. We have your back.
Raining, sleet and cold here today. Glad I am inside. They brought the new refrigerator while I was at work yesterday. They did not level it. I was so upset. DH called them and they were out early this morning and hopefully got it done right. It is a little bigger then our old one, just not happy about it being stainless steel, they had to take the front door off it get it in. So just have to be happy I have one that works and doesn't leak on the floor. In the scope of things this is just a little thing.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE 5 -
Hugs to you Kim. Hope it all goes smoothly. One day at a time.
I didn't think I was suited to caregiving but I'm doing it without too much trouble. It's light duty so far.
My dad tried to make a frozen chocolate drink. He put ice in the stand mixer thinking it was like a blender. Lol! Fortunately he didn't break anything. He even (mostly) cleaned up his mess. Yay!
It's ham and soup for dinner for my parents tonight. Should be easy. I take a thick slice of ham and boil it in a skillet to warm it up.
I already had my mango smoothie and portion of chicken. Next is horseback riding, then cooking, then my dumbbells again. Along with ten minutes on my new bike!
Annie in Delaware
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{{{Kim}}} ... I remember you were learning about wills/estates/etc. Did you get Power of Attorney for your mom? You can make a lot of decisions for her and without her input if you do have it.
I'm speaking from my NY/OH perspective, but costs of facilities are measured by the level of care you need. With your mom requiring hands-on-assistance, she would never be in a facility that charges $3000 as Carol mentioned. That rate would be for ambulatory individuals that need just basic care. (Although the south does seem to be comparatively less expensive.)
For one-to-one care (not using mechanical lifts) the prices get expensive as you have found out. If your mother has any convertible assets besides her house, it would be worth your mental health to find her a temporary placement and spend that money. If you decide to bring her into your home, I suggest you don't leave her current facility until all services and equipment you require are in place. Work with the social worker or the doctor where she is currently receiving rehab. There is a lot that can be provided in your home if that's the route you want to go ... it just takes time to get it established.
My heart is with you, Kim. It's a huge, thankless job. Your mom is dang lucky she has you!
Beth
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(((Kim))) — Sending love. ❤️0
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Kim, coast to coast and everywhere in between, much love coming your way. Some days, the triumph is simply standing up and putting one foot in front of the other. So glad you have a therapist you trust, and that listener you need.
There's been lots of advice from others, I have none. Neither Corey nor I have parents left. But I'm learning from everyone here what to do to make sure our kids don't go through what you're going through now--and have a lawyer's appointment next week to begin that process.
Their birth mom, on the other hand... well, that's a whole different kettle of stinky fish.
Gentle hugs, my friend.
Much love from Arkansas,
Lisa
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Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them.
Happy Birthday Debbie and Machka!
Geraniums and dragon begonias are my favorites, Margaret! Lantana are so stunning though. I think I have to plant some of those this year. What kind of Lantana do you have? My problem is sun. My garden is mostly shaded, but I suppose I can push it further into the sun "this" direction if I really wanted to.
Heather those paintings are awesome!
How wonderful of your sister to share that with you, Rebecca.
Great writing ideas, Rita. Thanks.
Isn't that the truth, Tracey? You just feel like the whole world should stop with you and yet everyone else just keeps moving on.
Oh gosh, Kim, that's terrible. I mean it's wonderful that Mom is doing so well and working so hard to get better, but terrible about the emotional and financial strain.
I'm so sorry that SMiles isn't feeling well, Allie.
9. Take a full breath in and out before you reply to others... isn't that the truth!
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN5 -
Oops! Double posted.3
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Went to Chipotle with a friend of mine and then we went for ice cream. Came home and saw the SpaceX launch. It’s just amazing to see how the booster can come down with such accuracy. Then laid by the pool, went for the walk with Vince, will have dinner, go to cards, and then finish walking around the parking lot
After exercise stopped at Hobby Lobby. I needed some embroidery thread. I thought I’d brought enough with me, but not of the one color. In case it was a wrong shade, I got it in the morning and could return it when we went to lunch. But I didn’t have to return it
Lanette – I’m definitely going to have to check out those waffles. I’m always looking for something high protein for the days when I’m working. Protein keeps me full longer. And you can only have so many eggs.
Rita – happy belated birthday and happy early anniversary
Kim – sending love
Vince walked 4 times around the parking lot! He’s slowly increasing. I’m so proud
Michele off to dinner then cards4 -
I had to step in and do the demo at flowers today as our group leader was ill. It was a rush designing an arrangement and sourcing flowers, but it went well in the end. We are having very wintry weather again, and have had a severe weather warning for today and tomorrow.
I am skimming tonight as I still have to do my Latin prep for the morning.
Intentions for March:🔹Maintain weight < 140 (I have managed to stay at the lower end off the 140s)
🔹Continue with Solid Habit development
Intentions for today✔️
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for all those those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
March Action for Happiness:1. Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness. I intend to live with awareness and kindness9. Take a full breath in and out before you reply to others. I’m a great advocate of deep breathing, and find this works well. [/spoiler]
2. Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world.Trees silhouetted against the sky; the appearance of snowdrops in spring; the sound of waves breaking on the shore.
3. Start today by appreciating your body and that you are alive. I meditate on this each morning when I wake up, and am grateful for each new opportunity to have a good day.
4. Notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words. Positive affirmations are very powerful. Be kind to yourself, always.
5. Bring to mind people you care about and send love to them. We chatted with our girls about other family members, and raised a glass to them.
6. Have a ‘no plans’ day and notice how that feels. I will do this tomorrow (7th)
7. Take three calm breaths at regular intervals during your day.Resisting the temptation to plan my day. Serendipity reigns today.
8. Eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture and email of your food. ✔️
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.
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Michele - this is the waffle/pancake mix. I get it at Walmart, best price I've found:
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Kodiak-Cakes-Power-Cakes-Buttermilk-Pancake-and-Waffle-Mix-20-Oz/47375763?athbdg=L1200
For the longest time I just made a big pancake, but I like making waffles better since I can put a quarter in the toaster for a quick snack. I like adding chia to the mix, makes it a little crunchy.
And a tip of the hat to our Rebecca on Whidbey who initially found the prepared waffles in the frozen foods section.
Lanette
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Carla begonias should do well in your yard. Geraniums do well in my yard where they get morning sun. They can take it with less watering too. The Lantana I have are pink and yellow. A friend of mine said her sister calls them Barbie bouquets. Lantana does like more sun. So I have that at son's house that has much more sun.3
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Stats for the day-
Short walk w/family- 51.13min, 2.15ap, 2.15mi= 200c
Strava app= 247c
Short walk w/kirby- 18.58min, 3.15ap, 1.03mi= 108c
Strava app= 127c
Total cal 3082
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