WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023
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Did 30 min HIIT on the elliptical and then 30 min on the stairstepper. The went to Aldi, home and laid by the pool for a bit. Then lunch with my cousin. The plan for tomorrow is to do a strength DVD
At lunch I had this fish platter, some sort of fish, scallops, and shrimp with vegetables (cauliflower and broccoli <no butter> and the cucumber/tomato salad as my sides. Just water to drink. I logged shrimp tacos because that's what I thought I was going to have, but it probably had the same number of calories or at least close
The lady who I was going to play cards with yesterday couldn't find anyone else to play so we played rummikub instead. Nice for a change. I really don’t like the way Newcomers is playing right now….too many rules. I want to be a bit challenged (and it is).
Katla – don’t worry about fixing MFP. We know and love you, regardless of what MFP does or says. You are dealing with so much right now, this should be the least of your worries
Got a set of 5 pounds weights (for $2 at a thrift store) so I just left them at the gym down here. I always needed to take the 5 pound ones from the weight rack and always worried that if someone else needed them, I had them. Now there is a set in the room that I use. I told them that I don’t care if someone else uses them. As long as they are there when I come back, I’m happy.
Heather – I’m proud of you for reaching out to your old friend.
M – that was very nice of you to do for Katla (contacting the staff) and Pip – thank you for offering to walk Katla thru it on speakerphone
Annie DE – yea for the weight loss
Found out that I really can’t do xstitch in the evening on the porch. The light out there is not bright enough. Tomorrow Vince is talking about changing the light. He goes to see the orthopedist and we’ll see if he needs the MRI
Walked around the parking lot, did 10 laps. Still not at 10,000 steps, but pretty close
Barbara – Vince has the sensitive passwords in a program with a password to get in. I can draw a picture, too….as long as I have tracing paper….lol Happy birthday!
I have to admit, I am not missing Rebecca’s food porn….lol
Allie – what a wonderful thing of you to do just listening to that lady
Off to take a shower. I take one about every day down here it’s so humid. Plus, I usually take a “rinse off the sweat” shower after the gym.
Michele loving FL1 -
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From one March Birthday Girl to all the others ...
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UPDATE W/katla
She called me. I was able to get her to log out of the other name but she doesn’t have the right password for katla49. Got her to click on forgot my password so it can send her a reset link to her email. Told her to go to the front desk of where she is staying and have them help her on clicking on the link to reset her password. She didn’t know how to put me on speaker so it was a bit of a challenge on hearing her all the time. I will call her tomorrow.14 -
UPDATE W/katla
She called me. I was able to get her to log out of the other name but she doesn’t have the right password for katla49. Got her to click on forgot my password so it can send her a reset link to her email. Told her to go to the front desk of where she is staying and have them help her on clicking on the link to reset her password. She didn’t know how to put me on speaker so it was a bit of a challenge on hearing her all the time. I will call her tomorrow.
Thank you!!
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Happy March Everyone!
Barbie thank you once again for another month. I can’t believe it’s March already!
I have been reading but not taking the time for notes the last few nights is because I have had one friend after another call this week and I’ve been on the phone for 2 hours each night for the last 3 nights!
I am conversed out.
I applied for a new job today, if is another LTC facility here in the city. Less than a minute drive from where I currently work so no difference in my commute.
I just saw a commercial for another dating reality show. It’s called “Farmer Takes A Wife”. 4 farmers vie for the love of a city girl who can handle being a farmers wife. I don’t know how these shows keep coming.
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Pip-Thanks for helping her. I know she is frustrated and will be thrilled when it is fixed.
Got to go back to our old building for Zumba and are now back to two nights a week. It will take some time to get used to it(plus learn the new songs they started doing during the two months of class I missed after my surgery). Did ok, not great, but better than sitting at home on my butt. Next Wed. is my birthday but I will be going to class(went to class on my wedding anniversary too;) ) It is where I want to be and I should be able to do what I want for at least an hour of my birthday. Will be working that day too. Did hit my 10,000.
No walking today- it has rained the last few days and today, I was just too tired and it was too windy and cold(and I just wasn't feeling it). Maybe next week I can get back on track with walking and Zumba.
We will do our usual Thursday errands as I am off. Dh is now off 6 days a week, some weeks 7 as of today. They put the retiree restrictions back in AND started a new program so they don't need his help on price changes every Wed, just every other Wed. I am hoping he picks up at least a few shifts a month in the deli. Having him only work 2 shifts a month is a huge change after him working 35hrs this past week alone. What ever happens, it will work out.
Going to a new Asian buffet tomorrow. He went with a friend this past week for the first time and really liked it. Supposed to have a lot of great seafood. He said the calamari was amazing and he went back I think he said three times for more, great scallops and stuffed shrimp. A bit expensive but we will do the lunch which is just about half the dinner price. May see how it is and maybe for a splurge go there for dinner.
Going to watch Survivor. It is recording so I can skip the commercials. One of my favorite shows. I have only missed one episode in the previous 43 seasons.
Had a peanut butter and honey sandwich after class. Will have some tea and that is it, hopefully.
Debbie
Napa Valley,Ca
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Hey Ladies!
I am exhausted! Rafiq had his knee replacement surgery yesterday and was discharged this afternoon. He says this is the worst experience in his entire life! The surgery went well but he is in a lot of pain. Then he got anxious that he wasn't going to get discharged today which caused his blood pressure to shoot up to 196/100. The hospital gave him 2 hours to calm down and something to lower it so we were finally able to come home. Now he can't seem to go to sleep nor did he sleep last night. My patience and tolerance levels are at an all time low so to bed I am going.
Tere in Chester VA11 -
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hi all, just to say I may be MIA for a bit, my 94 yr. old mom feel and broke her hip today. She is having surgery tomorrow... it's an hour drive between my home and the hospital. its going to be a crazy few days.15
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Snowflake1968 wrote: »Happy March Everyone!
I just saw a commercial for another dating reality show. It’s called “Farmer Takes A Wife”. 4 farmers vie for the love of a city girl who can handle being a farmers wife. I don’t know how these shows keep coming.
Tracey in Edmonton
That's just about all that's on TV here now: "reality" shows.
And yes, Farmer Takes a Wife has been on for several seasons.
It's one of the reasons why I purchased the full set of all the seasons of the sitcom Newhart.
Now I'm contemplating what other sitcoms I liked back then, when TV was actually interesting and/or amusing.
M in Oz
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Barbie thanks for taking such good care of us!
💕Mary from Arizona/Minnesota1 -
Walking today ...
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Machka in Oz3 -
I am doing this Happiness calendar for March. Feel free to copy or simply use it if you’d like!
March, 2023 Action for happiness.org
RVRita
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.
Sky, sand and ocean
3. Start today by appreciating your body and that you are alive.
4. Notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words.
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.
Machka in Oz3 -
Is Sharon from Lethbridge still posting on here?0
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Kim - So sorry.
Tracey - Yeah for applying for a new job!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx1 -
1 Point for me!
And I still listen to music on a CD the first time while I rip it.
M in Oz
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Machka 2 points for me.
Never have I ever:
Had a myspace account
An AOL address
Happy Birthday to the March birthday girls - there a few of us if I remember rightly.
Nothing much happening in my neck of the woods, which I suppose is a good thing, things can always be worse!
I've been exercising regularly for a few weeks, what do they say, do something for so many days it becomes a habit - I hope so, but I am easily distracted
Unfortunately my weight is not going in the direction I want. Having logged my food for the last week or so, I can see where I am going wrong, but it is hard to get back on track.
I don't like reality shows and rarely watch them. Some of the shows they have on TV lately I can hardly believe, not sure of the name of one I saw when browsing through the channels, but I was suddenly accosted by a mans genitals on screen and a woman saying what she liked an disliked about them!
Think it was called naked attraction or something. Times have changed
Time is getting on, so I'd better get some housework done before going to check on my mum.
Take care and love to all
Viv UK
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Machka 2 points for me.
Never have I ever:
Had a myspace account
An AOL address
Take care and love to all
Viv UK
I've been going back and forth about the AOL address. I know we used to get AOL CDs so we could sign up for an AOL address, and we would use the CDs to scrape the ice off our car windshields, but I don't remember if I did have an AOL address for a little while or not.
But I know I never had a MySpace account and was a late starter with FB.
M in Oz
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Me all kitted up!
Machka in Oz
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Happy March 1!
Took my Miata to get her first oil change this morning. I had a lovely conversation with a young man in the waiting area. He was so proud of his young daughter and trying to be the best father/person he could be for her. Afterwards, I drove the car to work with the top open, heat on, and music blaring. I am so happy when driving her! Work was okay, busy! Ginny You are right! In like a Lamb at least until after work, then all H*** broke loose at our house! I watched the most beautiful lightening until one boomed right outside the window! I screamed. The funny thing is the rain didn't come until about 40 minutes later. Then it came in buckets! The weather is crazy! Stay safe!
You are all such inspirations! From simply stated goals to explicit goals and everything in between. From caring for loved ones to caring for yourselves. The willingness for trying new things and the securities of doing the things that are known.
Happy Birthday, Vicki, Barbara, Machka, and Debbie!
Pip Thank you for helping Katla.
Teri and Kim Healing thoughts for healing for loved ones.
Tracey Best wishes for new job!
Rosemarie and Julie ((hugs))
I appreciate you all! Thank you for being here.
Didn't get this posted last night, so posting now before work.
Kylia in Ohio
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2 points for me. I've always had a Yahoo account and never been on MySpace.
Went for my run this morning. Saw these young people shrieking in the freezing cold water! We had a frost last night! They were obviously enjoying the pain! 
Trying to write something. I've been fiddling around with book admin, but not doing anything actually creative. Must get to it!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Pip and Katla, Sending encouragement.
Barbara, Did I remember to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY???
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I finally finished The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd. The imagery is so rich. It’s a profound book. Book Club meets at 1pm today, so I finished it just in the nick of time!
Today I have Woodcarving, Aqua Arthritis with my spouse, Lunch, Book Club, Fire Drill including pet evacuation, and then I must go to the other house to take the recycling & trash bins from the curb into the garage.
Last evening we visited the grand girls. I held Rory while she slept, changed and fed her, then handed her over to her other grandmother (my spouse) while I accompanied Lilly to the big girl potty. She likes to have company while she tinkles and “makes nuggets” . This freed up Mom to make dinner, have a glass of wine, and straighten up a bit. We left just as the three of them were getting ready for a communal bath. Oh, my heart!
My HVAC guy discovered evidence of rodents in my HVAC attic crawlspace at the old house.
. It’s probably squirrels or mice. I hope it isn’t raccoons. I am getting suggestions for pest solvers from my Facebook Community Group. It’s such a large, active FB group. Very reliable for suggesting good contractors; someone always knows the best of the best. This too shall pass.
Karen in Virginia
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Good morning all:
Annie-sounds like you had a good February! Good luck figuring out father's taxes. He most likely has everything there somewhere. I don't know if this is helpful as a last resortPrior year tax returns are available from the IRS for a fee. Taxpayers can request a copy of a tax return by completing and mailing Form 4506 to the IRS address listed on the form. There's a $43 fee for each copy and these are available for the current tax year and up to seven years prior.
Pip-I do hope your efforts on behalf of Katla are successful!
Katla-hang in there-it will get sorted out!
Tracey-good for you applying for new job. That can be scary (of course, I have been at same place for 32 years!) but I always advise people if you are not happy you can either learn to accept it or look elsewhere. You are fortunate that you do not have to leave immediately. If things are where you are like they are in the States, LTC facilities are in desperate need of staff so you should be able to find something fairly quickly.
I am off the masking requirement today. I think I am pretty much over Covid except for tiredness. Did not sleep well last night-may have been work issues on my mind.Very frustrated with a subordinate performance (or lack there of). Scheduling continuation of discussion with person on plan for demonstrating ability to improve. Concerned that they may simply may not be capable of achieving next level. I believe what I hate most is I have to have the discussion that I can very easily tell others to have-and give them good advice on how to handle! Oh well, must be done.
Off to Columbus for meeting this morning for work group I am on. Will be nice to get away.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio7 -
Good morning ladies!
Ginny thanks for the tip!
Kim I'm so sorry your mom fell. Hope the surgery goes smoothly.
Tere, good luck dealing with your husband's recovery. Hope the pain gets better.
I had a MySpace account for awhile but it wasn't very interactive. I never had an encyclopedia or an aol address.
Happy birthday to all the March women!
And hope you all have a wonderful day.
Annie in Delaware2 -
Morning ladies
Over with Miles
He is going to the pediatric dentist for the first time late this morning.I will go with Tracy and him.
Also going to a wake tonight of an old friend and boss tonight with my ex Rich.
My kids dad,Bobby owned the bar where I met Rich he also worked there.
Will be good to see his kids and his partner.1 -
1 for me. No MySpace account.
Okie in the TX Hill Country1 -
I got 400 words down. Phew!
Tere- I hope your husband is in less pain today. Has he got good pain relief meds?
Had Dim Sum for lunch. Yummy! Tonight is duck legs.
Thinking of Katla.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx3
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