WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MARCH 2023

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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,959 Member
    edited March 2023
    Heather - Not a clue on the building codes in Hawaii, but it sounds about right from what I saw while her husband was house-hunting. What's funny to me is that I'd have such a hard time with just the proximity of other people. You can't swing a cat in there without hitting someone else's house!

    Beth - I'm with you on the price. Makes my palms itch. If you count the warehouse, we're living in the 5th house that Corey and I have purchased together, and if you combine all five prices it's still less than they're spending for the one.

    Machka - Beautiful setting on that house...

    Procrastinating - time to get onto my chores.
    Love y'all!
    Lisa
  • sh0tzz99
    sh0tzz99 Posts: 974 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Morning ladies
    Im here with Miles ,and told Tracy about the cruise and Kim ,yes of course I will get trip insurance, im going to wait until I pay the whole thing and then I will.
    Will boom up for comprehensive that will cover everything. Ya just never know.

    I looked recently, there was a time limit after your first deposit to get the insurance. I think it was pretty short. Maybe a week after.

    You just might want to look into that.

    Tina in CA
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,797 Member
    I always take out the insurance for the cruise from Saga (our cruise company) because it is much cheaper than doing it on your own and they cover more. You want specific cruise insurance. Not something I would ever delay or compromise on. Small print very important.

    Heather UK xxxxxx
  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,711 Member
    Hi Gals,
    A quick break this morning. I think hiring someone yesterday was such a good deal. I got a break, but while the gal is a delight and totally competent Mom thought she talked to much, and was really glad to have me home. All late afternoon and evening I was treated much better. I did suggest that we have her in again.

    Lisa– the house in Hawaii is adorable! It is nice that it is so move in ready. And while yes the homes are close together, it might make it easier to meet and become friends with the neighbors who could be part of a support system for your DD and family. As for the price, I thought it was a good deal! I’m in a smaller house, on a bit bigger piece of property, 40+ years older, with no air conditioning and limited heating system and I could get $900,000-$1,000,000 for mine. It is all relative, to what your experience is.

    Kim in N. California
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,396 Member
    March, 2023 Action for happiness.org

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate my mind.
    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 9/15-(100%,100%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 24/31 (84%,86%,)
    Arm weights twice a week 3/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder)
    Meditation: daily. 24/31 (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. 17//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. I’ve been working on this in my meditations.
    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
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,621 Member

    Made it to church and first part of PT but skimped on yoga.
    Barbie I’m curious to learn what you did with your surprise free hour?
    Rita ((hugs)) hope your DH follows up on the idea to finance new tires. Seeing things is scary, is he on any medication? “…same thing sober…” “prayers…” Halelujah!
    Heather yay Johnny! Arugula is one of my faves. Beautiful pics. Brava for the 5 K and the 550 words!
    @ myvt9v4crh Katla love hearing about your hummingbird print. Would you pm me your mailing address? I have a card for you.
    Jeannie ((hugs)) Would you share the story of what happened to your Dh and son? I’ve forgotten, sorry.
    Terri whooshing good thoughts for today’s gynae appointment.
    Lisa that is an amazing transformation of the formerly cwsd. Delighted to hear it. Any idea how long yr DD's assignment will be?
    Machka gorgeous flowers. ((hugs)) for the extended “carer stuff”.
    Kim, well done! Hope the help/break can be a regular part of your schedule.

    Time for PT!

    27. Cultivate a feeling of loving-kindness towards others today. Easier to do when they’re not around… ;)


    Lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer. March: Move more, fuel better, live NOW
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,708 Member
    kevrit wrote: »
    Here is the lettuce that came up on its own. I planted those seeds last March! We’ve had 2 meals from them so far and by the looks of it, more to come! Love home grown!! (Tee-hee)

    RVRita

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    Rita - I'm totally jealous, lol. Do you plant in 5 gallon buckets? The seeds staying in suspended animation for a year is wonderful. You never know what nature is going do.

    Lanette B)
    SW WA State
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,273 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    kymarai wrote: »
    So the lady wasn't there when the guys left farm which I hope is good! Maybe she just needed a quiet place to cry.

    Annie eating....yesterday my eating sucked! My day started with doughnuts 🍩 that were brought as a thank you from the young man we helped in his theft incident. I ate 3! McDonald's for dinner, then peanut butter mix and chocolate 🍫 before bed. I was way over. But today I was more on track. I believe an off day keeps our souks happy and our bodies guessing! Just can't do it too often.

    Kylia

    I thought I was the only one that enjoyed the peanut butter w/ chocolate before bed!! Last time I added Nutella to my peanut butter. Most times I just grab a spoon full of plain peanut butter. If I have trouble sleeping, like last night, I grabbed a spoonful. Went to sleep soon after.

    I like peanut butter and really like it with chocolate (Reece's Peanut Butter Cups!) but my digestive system doesn't like peanuts or peanuts butter ... or much in the way of peas.)

    I go with a spoonful of pure honey before bed sometimes. Real honey can help a person sleep better.

    M in Oz


    I love peanut butter mixed with honey-actually eat it that way more than with chocolate
    many times I just mix up a big spoonful of peanut butter with honey and just eat it- skip the bread.
    I rarely do eat bread.
    I will have to try the honey before bed(or mix the two and I should really sleep well)
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,907 Member
    Cold, and windy, but bright blue skies here on Whidbey. Balanced the checkbook (to the penny). I don't know why that gives me such peace of mind, bit it does. I do remember our financial struggles on the OR coast, just having $25 to spend on groceries a week sucked! The rest was supplemented by food banks, so you got what you got. While it was great on beans, pasta, our meat and breads were on the lean side. Breads only lasted a couple days because they were past their dates plus had been frozen and unfrozen a couple times. I was thankful we had use of them though. Pondering it now, it makes me thankful to be where we are now.🤗💖
    Had a video chat meeting last night with 3 of the moderators and 3 of the other administrators in our Navy Mom Strong group. It went well. They were all surprised by the sound of my voice. Didn't picture me sounding like that! Lol! My voice is on the high side, and childlike to some. I remember having to practice trying to talk lower, so on the phone I would actually be taken seriously, when I worked at the bank right after high school.
    Great photos everyone, Heathers and husbands art, Rita's lettuce, its fantastic.💖
    Remember Today is a good day for a good day!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,797 Member
    Our pillows arrived a day early, I will use one for the front bedroom as an under pillow. Prefer feathers to sleep on. The other one is a cheap alternative to stuffing. :o:p

    DH is chatting to his younger daughter on the phone. I'm happy for him. <3 But dinner is ready, >:) We have lamb, lentils, and cabbage curry tonight, with potatoes, for him. With raita. He will have to cope with overdone cabbage. Horror! Though seriously, i love that his younger daughter rings him. .
    He left the family when she was around 4 or 5 years old. She has told us how devastating that was for her. She has had trouble establishing a long-term relationship all her life. It's a tribute to him that both daughters still adore him. <3
    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,662 Member
    Rebecca ~ I can't picture you with a high, childlike voice for some reason. My voice sounds like a whiny hay seed on the phone recording...a Georgia twang.

    Mary ~ What a lovely view of the lake, the ducks and the grands.

    Rained really hard this morning but now the sun is out!

    Carol in GA
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Hello ladies!

    I'm back on the wagon today! Just this cup of tea, and then exercise. My sciatica is much better from my day of rest. Now I have to keep to the improved posture, and it will be fine.

    Rebecca glad you had a good meeting. My voice is low, and never quite sounds as excited and happy as it should.

    Rita Yay for lettuce! And Yay for dh acknowledging his symptoms!

    Mary I fed a lot of ducks in my childhood. Good memories.

    Heather yes that is precious that dh and his daughters still have a relationship.

    Kim glad you got a break. Someone told me she thought the eternal vigilance is the hardest part of caregiving.

    Lisa that house is darling! Wishing your daughter well in her new life!

    Katla glad you have a view! How is it going unpacking your stuff?

    Annie in Delaware
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,959 Member
    edited March 2023
    jam0525 wrote: »
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Annie - Something that always helped me when I was veering off the beaten path diet-wise, was to make half of something like a toasted pb sandwich. I would even tell myself I could make another half if I was still hungry for it, as long as I waited five minutes after eating the first one. My relationship with serving size was just broken after being 200-300 pounds for so long.

    Love,
    Lisa
    This is a great idea for at home. I do something similar when I eat out. I get sides to go and put half of the meal in a to go container right away. Not sure why I never thought of that for at home. 🤷🏻‍♀️
    Jeannie in New Mexico

    Jeannie - I do that at restaurants too! I'm glad you think it's helpful, it was one of those epiphanies... For instance, considering eggs, I've always used two eggs to make my omelet, but I'm more than satisfied with just one. I try to look at everything I'm eating with my eyes wide open, because we get so habitual about what we put in our mouths. Portion size was always my bugaboo. What's interesting is that Corey somehow knows exactly how much I can eat, and that's the portion he makes for me when he builds a plate for me at dinner. (Yes, I know I'm a princess, but I never take him for granted.) If I make my plate up, I always overestimate what I can eat.

    Kim - So pleased you may have found help--Like Debbie's MIL, I doubt your mama will ever be OK with anyone but you.

    Rita - I'm so glad your husband, when sober, still agrees with the need to get rid of the guns.

    Barbara AHMOD - I know, right? Now her second husband has moved into the CWSD spot with a vengeance. Regarding time - her husband has about four years left to get to his 20-year retirement date, and Kels has about six. He says he's more than happy to become a stay-at-home dad once he's done, and I believe him. He's a good guy. With that small an amount of time left 'til retirement, they shouldn't get assigned elsewhere.

    Chores are done...

    Later, y'all,
    Lisa in AR

  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,265 Member
    :)Barbara I used my surprise extra hour to write a reply on this thread (something I never seem to get to) , clean some spots on the carpet with the new stuff I got with my grocery order, and read an article in my college alumni magazine. It was a glorious time.

    :)Kim It looks like you're getting a bit of balance on your caregiver duties

    :) I got a call from the dentist's office to tell me that I can get my teeth cleaned today because someone canceled. There's a long story about why I didn't have an appointment until October so I am very pleased.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    edited March 2023
    Unpacking our “stuff” is a very slow process. Our daughter has put many things in a safe and dry place at her home. She has brought me furniture that I love. There will continue to be many of our things in her care for awhile. We don’t have a clear timeline.

    ❤️ Katla in Illinois
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member
    Been busy. Did Denise Austin Boot Camp DVD Sun. The plan for tomorrow is to do a body pump DVD.

    Jess and Colby came here this weekend. We went to Hibachi Grill for their birthdays. Just got food off the hibachi but I did have to constantly remind them no butter. I did have a piece of cheesecake since when we go out is the only time I get it. Only water to drink

    Had senior bowling today and tonight is the first time we’ll be at ceramics.

    Been working on the xstitch for Jess, you know, the one that I made the stupid mistake on and couldn’t fix so I had to start from scratch. I’d like to get it done before this one gal at the condo leaves so I can text her a picture and she can show someone else. The lady is 89 and not real good with the phone. Made an amaretto cake for Jess and Colby (his birthday is Sunday). Walked down to the dollar store yesterday and got cards.

    Got a stye in my eye. Have rice in a sock that I microwave and put that on my eye. It’s feeling much better since I’ve been putting the heat on it

    Lisa – awwww that pic

    Barbara – when I worked at Food Lion we weren’t allowed to accept tips when we put someone’s groceries in their car. I would usually just tell them to make a donation to the soup kitchen. It probably never got done

    (((Destiny)))

    Apologies to anyone I missed. Having to skim since we need to leave earlier than before for ceramics

    How I love seeing pics of Miles!

    Rebecca – how old is Athena now? Is she 5? She gets more beautiful every day

    Good for you Allie getting away

    Rita – Glad to hear your hubby did a “turn around” and hope that lasts

    Went to the dentist and was told that I need a crown and possibly more work done. Hope it isn’t a root canal. Have to go back next week. They’ll take off the crown that’s there and they may have to replace it

    Katla – having your own stuff makes things so much better.

    Better get dinner ready. Don’t have to do too much since I started to get it together and then Jess came in so I just put things in a microwave dish.

    Love to everyone,

    Michele NC
  • Anniesquats100
    Anniesquats100 Posts: 3,306 Member
    Okay I ate 1024 calories and I am done eating for the day. A little more exercise tonight, though.

    Annie in Delaware
  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,155 Member
    Vicki- gee how scary... hope she recovers well
    Nobody will talk me out of it,she has told her boss she needs the time off.
  • ginnytez
    ginnytez Posts: 1,411 Member
    Lisa-nice looking house! The price makes me cringe-but it is what it is! And of course-they are in Hawaii.

    Heather-I think it is great you and Johnnie are trying new things. The artwork is great and a wonderful thing to do with kids. Nice houses in your area also!

    Allie-not to be a worrier but keep your eyes on the hips waking you at night. That's how I knew my hips were a problem. Cruise sounds awesome!

    Rita-I hope your husband does follow through regarding guns. Has he seen doctor regarding dementia?

    Vicki-not 100% sure about cramps. Blood work for vitamins, electrolytes etc normal. We think it may be related somehow to my thryoid levels being totally upside down (I don't have a thyroid due to throid cancer-got removed nearly 27 years ago. They give me thyroid med to keep me suppressed to slow cancer spread). Given all that-I am now testing at a normal thyroid level-we are thinking it could be a reaction from Covid. Nobody knows-but it's the best educated guess. Meanwhile, I am taking my b complex and calcium and D2 k2 and stretching religiously. May know more in April.

    Katla-you sound so much better!

    Well today I am knackered. Actually felt better this am with weekend rest and calves on the mend. Had funeral for supervisor who died last week. Very draining. She will be missed.

    Since I am still taking it easy on walking I am just going to do 10 minutes or so in the house to get my active minutes for the day in. I am hopeful I will not have a recurrence of last week. Also need to spend thirty or so minutes on some work stuff.

    Take care all,

    Ginny in Ohio

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