WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,246 Member
    You go GRANDMALLIE!!
  • minicooper452
    minicooper452 Posts: 644 Member
    Welcome newbies and returnees! (((hugs))) to those who need them.

    Very cool bed for Athena! I would have loved something like that when I was a kid.

    I'm so happy for you, Katla. That's what I like to hear. Wishing you more good days.

    Kim, I agree with calling the doctor to see if there's another medication that he can prescribe for you mom AND calling the pharmacutical board and reporting that pharmacist. There's no excuse for "being mean". They take an oath too. And they have no right to "hoard" medication just because "it might be needed for someone who lives closer"??? WTH is that all about? Thank goodness for that manager and the other pharmacist. I also agree with documenting every single penny you spend for care for your mother.

    GOOD FOR YOU, Allie! Time for you to enjoy!

    26. Choose too spend less times looking at screens today... OKAY! signing off. Have a great SONday!
    Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 971 Member
    Allie-Great idea to take the cruise!

    Kim-So sorry you are going through this. Hugs.

    I'm thinking of taking a travelanthropy trip in the summer. My step-sister does this every year in Central or South America. She's a dental hygienist. She is always asking for "help." I don't know what I would do there, but she said there are always tasks for non-medical people. I think I just have to pay for airfare. I don't know what is making me hesitate to confirm.

    Machka-I love the dry stream. Wish I had it in me to do such a project.

    I also love hearing about Egg and cat stories. I love cats, but I intend to not be home much, so having a pet isn't in the cards. We have allowed the neighbor's cat to adopt us a little and it's the best solution. He stays outside, we feed him treats and get to pet him and we don't have to do all the chores related to pets, and no hair or fleas in the house. It's like being an aunt! I love it.

    Speaking of not being home, I bought tickets to see Reba McEntire. It's an overnight trip. I'm looking forward to it. I have always liked her even when I thought country music was generally in a down phase.

    It's a nice day, finally! I suffered a migraine all day yesterday and didn't want to do anything. I don't even think I went outside.

    What I would like today is for the mister to get started on one of his projects cluttering up the living room (build his new "greenhouse," in particular). He's taken over about 1/4 of the room stacking up unfinished projects. It's been getting bigger for over a year. It's starting to get on my nerves in a big way, especially when he complains about being bored. Grrrrrrr.

    I hope anyone in the path of tornadoes and other bad weather stays safe.

    Have a nice Sunday!

    Tina in CA

  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,301 Member
    March, 2023 Action for happiness.org

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate my legs that allow me to walk and go places.
    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 9/15-(100%,100%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 23/31 (84%,86%,)
    Arm weights twice a week 3/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder)
    Meditation: daily. 23/31 (82%(started Feb))

    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 9/8–(100%,100%)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 9484, 9104, 9417 (7,700,100%-9851,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 —(100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 14/158/ —(100%,100%)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)26/64–(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. 16/20-(100%,88%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 10/12 (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.
    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.
    8. Eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture and smell of your food. Started at breakfast.
    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. Every day!
    11. Stay fully present while drinking your cup of tea or coffee. In the process of doing that right now!
    12. Listen deeply to someone and really hear what they are saying. I will have to really try to get this done today.
    13. Pause to watch the sky or clouds for a few minutes today. I love doing this!
    14. Find ways to enjoy any chores or tasks that you do. I made a necessary task to go for a liver scan enjoyable by buying lunch for myself for a change.
    15. Stop. Breathe. Notice. Repeat regularly. I really need to do this today! Didn’t remember to do this.
    16. Get really absorbed with an interesting or creative activity. I have stones to paint. Will be distributing along the trails in exchange for free peddle boat and paddle board rentals. Didn’t do this. Too windy out. I colored instead.
    17. Look around and spot three thing you find unusual or pleasant. Will do. 1. Lady wanting us to cut a lock off of her propane tank. 2. The rock formations around the park. 3. The lake surface when wind blows over it.
    18. If you find yourself rushing, make an effort to slow down. I will consciously try to do this. I completed this!
    19. Appreciate nature around you wherever you are. Easy here. I do it every day! Appreciation list in spoiler
    20. The blues,of the lake
    21. BirdsTweeting in the sky and trees
    22. Birds drinking water out of a plastic cover
    23. Kids laughing
    24. Salty look of the sand
    25. The piles of dirt along dug out canal
    26. The blue sky with wispy clouds
    27. The strong cold wind
    28. The boardwalk
    29. The hides to watch birds
    30. The blue ponds made by the canal
    31. The ducks swimming in the ponds
    32. The quack of the ducks
    33. The snow cap mountains in the distance
    34. The white dry spots of salt and Lyme along the trail
    35. The dead branches and bushes along the budding ones
    36. A spot of green here and there
    37. The red of branches preparing for spring
    38. The bubbling water in the canal
    39. The beginning green of the salt Cedars
    40. The baby fish in the puddling waters of canal overflow
    41. The mud sludge gathering under the bridge
    42. The brown prairie grass bending in the wind
    43. The tall swamp grass bowing down
    44. The bubbling water as it splashed out from under the bridge
    45. The white salty mounds along the dirt trail
    46. Holes dug by animals for burrows
    47. Tumbleweeds trapped in the brush
    48. The coo of a dove welcoming me back from the walk
    49. 20.Focus on what makes you and others happy today. Going to try!
    50. 21. Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else. I listened to music while walking, but not just sitting still.
    51. 22. Notice something that is going well, even if today feels difficult. Doing the wash and calling my mother.
    52. 23. Tune into your feelings, without judging or trying to change them. I try all the time since I’ve been meditating. Working well since I started in January.
    53. 24. Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do. They do too many to list!
    54. 25. Focus your attention on the good things you take for granted. Even the little things like sunshine, a cup of coffee, you are alive, nature, etc. These are some of mine.
    55. 26. Choose to spend less times looking at screens today. I will! I had 58% less screen time this week than last week. Working on this!
    56. 27. Cultivate a feeling of loving-kindness towards others today.
    57. 28. Notice when you are tired and take a break as soon as possible.
    58. 29. Choose a different route today and see what you notice.
    59. 30. Mentally scan your body and notice what you are feeling.
    60. 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
  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 863 Member
    Kim, {{{HUGS}}} you truly did have an awful experience and I echo what others have said, definitely about billing your mom for your time etc. Also, remember, there is a light at the end of the tunnel! I believe you said 14 weeks, which I'm sure sounds like forever right now, but the time will pass and hopefully your mom will be ready to go back to her home.
    Lisa, I too hope the med reactions settle down. I also love hearing about Egg and her adventures!
    Machka, the dry stream looks lovely! Rhody, the pancake cat, lol!
    Rebecca, both grandkids have similar beds to Athena, their rooms are quite small so having the extra space under the bed really helps.

    Can't remember anything else, sigh. Having a lazy weekend, but really need to go do something (like have breakfast!) then need/want to get some work done on some craft projects.
    Hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the newbies!
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,183 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Debbie - I think it was you that recommended the ring snuggies, thank you for that! It feels so nice to have my rings back on, they're the only jewelry I wear. These really adjust to your finger, and don't get too tight.

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    Am struggling with the new meds a bit, the nausea is rough enough to knock me off my pins. Any kind of movement makes me swimmy--even if I move my cursor too fast on the computer! I do have nausea meds that work well, but they also make me sleepy. So, I'm going to start taking the Rinvoq at night and try to get the gurky bit over while I'm asleep. It's possible that it's interacting with the morning heart meds, so I think I'll go ahead and skip it this morning and take it tonight and see what happens. After four weeks or so, they drop the dosage in half, which will help, I'm sure. *sigh* Back to symptom whack-a-mole.

    Hope it's a serene Sunday for all...
    Much love from Arkansas,

    Lisa

    I am so glad they are working for you. I know what you mean about feeling so great to wear special rings again.
    It might turn a little color after a while but simple to change out and you get so much in the pack
    They really are comfortable and having different sizes makes it easy to get just the right one.

    Not much sleep last night. Had trouble getting to sleep then dh was up coughing and throwing up a few times during the night then his alarm went off at 7:30(I would love for it to go off at 8:30) so he can get his shower, take a LONG time in the bathroom then feed the cats so he can leave by 9. I really need to go to bed earlier so I can get more sleep

    Our one cat is back on his CBD oil since Wed when he had another seizure. Hasn't had one in months and hadn't been on the oil for quite a while. He had another one this morning but not as bad. He will stay on it until he has no seizures for two -three weeks. He doesn't mind taking it. He was up running around, playing with the kitten less than half hour after the seizure.

    Church this morning- leaving in less than half an hour.
    Will come home and bake brownies for my son for his birthday today- hard to believe he is 25yrs old.
    He said all he wants to do today is sleep so that is fine.

    Dh and I will go shopping later. Want to pick up veggies and a pineapple for sweet and sour pork plus what ever else we need for the week. Mexican store has avocado 3/$1 again so will get 6 and tomatoes .79lb so will get a few. Not as good as home grown but wont' have those for months.
    Will get my tomato seeds planted hopefully this next week. Ordered my green house yesterday.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley,CA

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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,183 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Well I figured I want to enjoy the time I have left..who knows how long that will be..
    Because i am going solo its costing twice as much.I did get a balcony because i get claustrophobic and ,when Tom and I cruised before we had one and loved it
    Im hoping he will be able to watch Alfie.If not I have other options.Only thing is I don't know if I should by trip insurance or not?

    That sounds wonderful. I would suggest you getting the insurance. We have, just in case.
    Looking forward to hearing all about it.
    Where are you going?
    First thing I am going to do when either dh puts his mom in an assisted living place or she passes, is to book a cruise. We haven't gone anywhere, not even overnight in three years and now, with him being over there two times a day, we can't even go out of town for half a day without him worrying and rushing to be back by 4pm(just to have her says she isn't hungry)
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,789 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Rita and Debbie - Gosh, you gals are getting me excited to start gardening. We're getting a few sunny and warmish days this coming week then back into rain/snow mix thru next weekend. If the potting shed is warm enough I'm going to pot up lettuce and kale this week- seeds I started in the kitchen during the winter that have been in suspended animation. I know I'm a couple months behind you but hope "springs" eternal in this gardener's mind! <3

    Rebecca - that bunk bed is awful cute! Looks like Athena approves. :D When is her baby brother/sister due?

    Kim - agree 1000% with what Lisa suggested. Big (((HUGS))).

    Rosemarie - how was the drive to Atlanta? Hope you had a good time and didn't get too worn out. :) I joke that I used to drive the freeway smoking a cigarette, drinking coffee and reading a book at 70 mph. Those days are long gone. I don't like getting on I-5 (the main freeway that runs from California through Oregon and Washington up to Canada!) to drive 8 miles to Walmart. I'm a great driver but everyone else is nuts. :p

    Lisa - wishing you the very best with that new medication and crossing fingers the side effects diminish quickly. I love hearing about Egg - what entertainment, lol.

    Here's your chick pic for the day. Fairy, dark with white tummy. If you look closely you can see little feathers going down the outside of her legs, Copper Maran trait. Gladys is the yellow spotted girl at the feeder, as usual. Fast growing Rainbow Dixie chick, lol. Now 4 days old and wing feathers emerging.

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    Today the paper towels come out I think and pine shavings will go in for bedding. Schnauzer Rosie is curious and watches them through the tote. I'm glad it's relatively clear so she gets used to them early.

    My goal is to get pictures of them once a week to document how their feather color changes as they grow.

    Eggplant - I have an eggplant in the fridge I need to cook. I'm thinking of doing some kind of eggplant parmesan type thing by slicing it, salting it to draw the water out for half an hour, then rinsing the slices and patting them dry, then browning in a little olive oil, putting into baking dish and slathering them with a little pesto and topping with shredded italian cheese I found buried in my freezer.

    Make it a wonderful day! <3

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State


    Due in Sept.💖🤗👍🏻👶
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,285 Member
    Rita that's a tough relationship, as Rosemarie said. Wishing you lots of good days.

    Allie a cruise! How exciting!

    Heather yes those drawings show lots of talent!

    Lanette those chicks are darling!

    Annie in Delaware
  • Rosemarie2972
    Rosemarie2972 Posts: 487 Member
    Lanette: Yes, I drove a lot in the speed lane, the third lane on the highway when I was younger! Now I can just maintain 55 or I get tired....If only they would lower the speed limit again!!! Remember when the speed limit was 55!!!
    Best,
    Rosemarie from Georgia
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,789 Member
    I went on a cruise in the 1980's Allie, and had a fling with one of the Norwegian officers.😳😂. His name was Svetta, and though there was a language barrier, it was the crazy 80's so we got along fine. Haha!
    Good on ya for deciding and choosing you!💖🤗
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Rosemarie2972
    Rosemarie2972 Posts: 487 Member
    Heather: Your DH is pretty creative!! Good for him!!!
    Best, Rosemarie from GA
  • Joy1580vb
    Joy1580vb Posts: 429 Member
    I always pay the single supplement when travelling. I recall a trip to Portugal (escorted tour) when two single ladies made the choice not to pay the supplement and were paired together. One lady was from Canada and the other from South Africa. Both around the same age and very nice/pleasant to talk to. They did not get along! As the tour progressed they spent more and more time complaining to the rest of us about each other. It got to the point that the tour director took each one aside for a 'talk'. Not sure what he said but it did stop all the negative chatter and they pretty much kept to themselves. In the end these 2 ladies ruined their trip. I happily pay the supplement and just consider it part of my trip.

    I do take insurance but I think that is just a personal preference. Medical coverage doesn't cost that much extra but cancellation insurance is pricey (at least at my age). I did take it for my Ireland trip but might reconsider for future travel. Medical for me is a must as I don't want to end up being a burden for my husband or put us in a position where we have to sell assets in order to cover hospital bills.

    Joy
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,285 Member
    Oh no! I am in a shopping mood! I already bought ankle weights and two tee shirts from my old schools. But there's always more available on Amazon!

    Annie in Delaware
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,692 Member
    Kylia - Especially for you. :) This is the tandoori chicken with raita. I served basmati rice with tomato, and my husband always likes something green, so it's broccoli!!!!
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    It was fantastic. I well remember the first time I ate tandoori at a restaurant in 1967.
    Love Heather UK xxxxxx

  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,008 Member


    Continued prayers for Destiny 💕

    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:
    📍Solid habits✔️
    📍general chores✔️
    📍family Skype after lunch✔️
    📍work on art display—>
    📍avoid mindless scrolling✔️ Definitely didn’t get sucked into the black hole today. 99% of screen one was gainfully productive.

    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 kindness
    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. ✔️
    9. 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.
    10. Get outside and notice how the weather feels on your face.I wasn’t looking forward to going outside this morning as we had snow overnight and it seemed very cold. However, the sun shone in a clear blue sky, and the wind had dropped right down again, and I spent time with my eyes closed feeling the heat on my face before I went into the centre for Latin Study.
    11. Stay fully present while drinking your cup of tea or coffee. Always! Gives me calm thinking time.
    12. Listen deeply to someone and really hear what they are saying. When I tried to do this with DH this morning, he got distracted by a discussion on What the Papers Say on TV. 😝 However, we often have in-depth discussions, usually over lunc and dinner.
    13. Pause to watch the sky or clouds for a few minutes today. The sun was valiantly trying to break through rain clouds just after sunrise, but the forecast is for heavy showers, but I’m watching the blue patches in hope that it clears up.
    14. Find ways to enjoy any chores or tasks that you do.Doing the task isn’t the problem 😝 It’s getting started that’s difficult. I sometimes put on my favourite music, or listen to a podcast.
    15. Stop. Breathe. Notice. Repeat regularly. Having coffee after putting away the week’s groceries. There is pink blossom on my prunus purpurea, magnolia buds are beginning to colour up, tulips and daffodils in the containers outside the window are beginning to bloom. There are lots of little birds flitting about in the trees. Spring is doing its best to banish the winter cold. This is a regular joy in my life.
    16. Get really absorbed with an interesting or creative activity. I am preparing some paintings for a display of my Monday Painters work
    17. Look around and spot three thing you find unusual or pleasant.Today it is more like autumn tha spring. There is a thick sea mist. My usual view of countryside is reduced to about 500 yards. Everything looks damp and grey.
    18. If you find yourself rushing, make an effort to slow down. Took things slow and easy today. Planning to do the same tomorrow as it’s Mother’s Day in UK.
    19. Appreciate nature around you wherever you are. My writing desk has a lovely view of the countryside beyond houses. And there are lots of bird life flying about amongst the trees in the neighbouring gardens..
    20. Focus on what makes you and others happy today. My writing, and my art always makes me happy, and sharing it with like-minded people makes them happy. That means that today was filled with focusing on what makes myself and others happy.
    21. Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else. ’Love Affair’ - Rainbow Valley. (NOW! That’s 60’s)Hubby came home and disturbed me 😝
    22. Notice something that is going well, even if today feels difficult. My prep for the art display next week is going well. Most members have already given pieces for display.
    23. Tune into your feelings, without judging or trying to change them. I am fully in the moment, relaxing, and contemplating what I will have for breakfast, and how I will spend my day. DH has gone out for the day so I am free as a bird so to speak. (My natural bent is positivity. I choose to be happy in the moment. I acknowledge all my feelings, but on the rare occasions when I feel down, I choose to count my blessings, put in some music and dance.)
    24. Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do. I am grateful for all the pleasure I get from working with my hands at my art and crafts.
    25 Focus your attention on the good things you take for granted. Positive thoughts are so uplifting
    26. Choose to spend less times looking at screens today. Not easy, but I will refrain from being distracted, and succumbing to any unnecessary scrolling. Machka: Not much hope of getting into the garden here as it looks like the rain has settled in for the day.
    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.
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,085 Member
    Tina-Ive seen Reba a couple of times,she was awesome.. enjoy!!!
    Heather- your food looks delish..and boy Johnny is quite the artist as you are!!
    Barbie- your right ... I love my grandkids and I watch Miles because I love him ,but with no back up ,Tracy needs to figure out what she needs to do.
    I did upgrade my seats also back and forth on Southwest might as well throw caution to the wind !!

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