WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR MAY 2023

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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,694 Member
    edited May 2023
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Machka- I was thinking of something like your hobbies graphic arrangement.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    Ah ... the Word Clouds ...

    Sports I have done or would like to try:

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    https://wordart.com/create

    I plonk words into the site above, play with some settings ... and voilà! :)




    Exercise Minutes in May

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    That includes cycling, walking, jogging, climbing stairs, rowing, weights and gardening.


    Machka in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,694 Member
    Last day of May
    Last day of Autumn

    Tomorrow is the first day of Winter. And the weather appears to be putting on a wintery show for the occasion.

    I had to try on pants this evening to find a pair of long pants I can wear!


    This week at work has been good ... coding, learning PowerQuery, figuring stuff out.
    And climbing stairs!

    Machka in Oz
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,361 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    31. Find three reasons to be hopeful about the future. Surprised at how difficult this is, but my god daughter is doing a good job raising her kids. They are smart, funny and pleasant to be around… for awhile :naughty:
    Checking Friday’s Freddie receipt noticed no $10 discount for spending $40+ on P&G products, nor $1 off each for “buy 5 and save.” Disgusted I fired off a complaint using their contact form. To my surprise, delight (and a little shame), got an email today with a $20 credit to my loyalty card. It pays to double check, but it would have been better if I’d been kinder… ;{
    Welcome @dcresider! Yes! Tomorrow evening Barbiecat will post the link to the June thread. Look forward to seeing you there.
    Machka, Terri and Rita, thanks for the memes, I needed to see them today.
    Heather, no doubt your first post-accident run was scary . . . but you did it anyway. Bravissima!
    Rebecca when Athena is a famous comic we’ll all be able to say we saw her when…
    Lanette your super sports bra bumpy mowing made me laugh out loud.
    Beth maybe you just need a break for a few days. June’s fresh start is just around the corner.
    Katla walks with friend and DH? Lovely!
    Pip hahaha :naughty: Primary Care Provider.
    Allie Carmine’s mental health just took priority over childcare. Please keep us posted. Praying Tracy can get Carmine into a safe place where they can get help N O W.
    Vicki “…giving up control is not easy” truth this!
    Lisa yours to Flea, especially about her precious energy.
    Flea your niece had an affair with your first husband? Not someone you need in your life or your head! ((hugs))
    05/30: Move: 2 sets PT w/d, dogs to powerline, fern whacking, line dancing. steps:6588
    Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 11+5=acv, almonds, apple, artichoke, avocado, beans-chili, grapefruit, macadamia nuts, maraschino cherry, peanuts, pecans, pepperoncini, peppers-sweet/yellow, romaine, tea-black, wheat-Snap’d crackers/tortilla/sourdough. CI=1503 CO=631
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, arterial ultrasounds. Wt:134.7

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer. May: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.


    Lolol, I knew that’s what you meant. I liked mine better
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    edited May 2023
    Lanette please please please make sure you put reserve amount on those items! I have to caution you about online auction sales groups. My husband and I brought all of our furnishings and collections over to the online auction group in our town. They boasted about how much money they made for this person and that person. Well, when we got back we got like 100 some odd dollars for what we considered at least $10,000 worth of belongings. I would’ve rather given them away. They weren’t concerned about me making money only about getting rid of my items and they ended up with more money than I did. If you are going to go with them, make sure you put a reserve price on it. Then if it doesn’t sell for that amount you get it back

    💕 Mary from Minnesota/Arizona.
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,905 Member
    Flea hugs! Family can be so frustrating!
    I picture the stresses in my thoughts as boxes. Sometimes you have to take the stress out, maybe repack it better, or lesson some of it to fit properly. Sometimes we can get rid of the box completely when that specific stress is no longer there. But I always put them back, so I can freely walk around my thoughts, without tripping over these stress boxes. Like my youngest son has a frickin trunk. With stickers all over it, where he's been. I don't dwell on it, its pretty and adds character in my mind. (that's how I look at things anyways).
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • exermom
    exermom Posts: 6,557 Member

    did an hour of the KettleWorx cardio DVD then went for my walk. Then to Aldi. See, with the new phones we have a new shopping list. This one Vince can add something to. The other one I had only I could add to it. So I wanted to get the things on the list so that I could delete it. Then went to Food Lion. I tell you, you have to be careful at that store. Last time I was there they didn’t give me the sale price on these hamburgers. Admitted, it’s only $1, but still…..

    Today they had Pepsi on sale, BOGO with a limit of 8 free. So I asked for a raincheck. The guy wrote down that the quantity was 8. So I said “shouldn’t it say 8 offers?” That’s when he changed the quantity to 16 which is what it should have been. This happened to me once before. Bought a bit of fruit. Yes, it would have been cheaper at Aldi. However, by buying this fruit, I got $3 off my next order. Barbara, I check receipts, too

    Thank you all for you comments about the angelfish. The first one is the larger of the two. I have them side-by-side. Vince thinks I should have done 4 coats of paint for the orange. Probably so. But the sample didn’t show it streaking

    Mary – I agree with you, this IS a great group to be part of. You can vent and no one judges you. They only give advice, sometimes because of personal experience.

    On that note: we’re supposed to go to a friend's house (Steve) this weekend. He’s the person who stops by here on his was to/from FL. Every year he has a “picnic”. Yes, it’s about a 9hr drive. But to me, what’s the big deal. On our way home we usually stop to see Denise, Pete and PJ (one of the times I get to see him) for a day. We go to Steve’s on Fri, the picnic is Sat., we leave there Sun and spend the day with Denise, leave for home Mon. That’s the plan.

    Well, yesterday, Vince said to me that he’s not looking forward to this weekend. When I asked him “why” he said about the long drive. I just told him to take my car and I would drive part of the way. I texted Denise twice that we would be there, no response. I texted Pete. Vince texted Denise. Still no response. So I told him that if she’s not there, we’ll just leave things for her and PJ in the garage. Fortunately, I have the code to get in.

    Carla – HUG

    Just placed an order for low sodium chicken stuffing at Amazon. The only store I can get it in is Food Lion and they haven’t had it in a really long time. Amazon is something like 5 cents more, but I’ll have it. When I used my points, it actually wound up being free

    Lanette – regarding dh’s drums, guitars etc. Have you ever thought of putting them up on Craigslist? Donating sounds good

    Which reminds me, I should go to the Salvation Army to make a donation.

    Michele NC
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,272 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Machka- I was thinking of something like your hobbies graphic arrangement.

    I decided today to not write this morning, because I had a long list of things I wanted and needed to do, which was uppermost in my brain and bothering me. :D So, out I went to return an Amazon parcel at the post office, go to two different pharmacies, buy frozen dim sum from the Asian shop, visit the posh bakery for focaccia, the mini supermarket for milk and prawns, (and I bought salmon fillets) and then drag my trolley bag home. Knackering! But it's done.
    We are thinking of the things we need for the cruise, and gathering toiletries and medicines together. I've bought anti-midge spray! DH is going on a couple of hikes, so he might need it. Plus we sre well loaded up with seasickness tablets now. :p
    I wouldn't have written if I had been going up to London, so I feel OK about it. This afternoon, I'm going to varnish my geranium coaster and perhaps try another dancer.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    have you tried the seasickness bands?
    They seem to really help me, as long as I put them on early enough. Our first cruise I waited until we were already heading out from the port which was a big mistake- was in bed for most of the first night on the ship. Now I put them on half hour before we pull out.
    Amazon has them and they are cheap- come in a pack of different colors.
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,394 Member
    2023 Mindful May

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate a good cup of morning coffee.


    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 1/15 100%,100%,80%,73%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 20/31 (84%,86%,94%,93%)
    6 min HIIT -1x a day start April 1- 0/31 (93%)
    Arm weights twice a week 0/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%,50%)
    Meditation: daily. 21/31 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%)

    Feeling overwhelmed this month. Taking a break from the list above until I feel more in control. I am also having a bursitis/arthritis/tendinitis attach this month. Doctor prescribed something for me to try.


    1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 8/8–(100%,100%,0%,0%,0)
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 10818, 8171, 8856,8315, 5541 (7,700,100%-9851,100%—9526,100%—-9,559,100%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 3/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 67/208/ —(100%,100%,100%,50%should be 86 by June1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)40/94 (100%,100%,100%,100%)
    6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4 (100%,100%,100%,0%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 16/15 (100%,88%,100,100%,100%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 20/12 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR——5/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%,100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 )(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200 (100%,100%)

    January Met —100%
    February met —-90%
    March met met —-90%
    April met——86.36%
    May met
    June met
    July met — met
    August met
    September met
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—



    1. Do something kind for someone you really care about. I need to think about this and plot! I gave my son a gift card to Netflix. He needed something to make him smile.
    2. Focus on what you can do instead of what you can’t. I will try. Did this.
    3. Take a step toward an important goal no matter how small. I have to think about this. I did not buy beer today. Working on not enabling my DH.
    4. Send a friend a photo of a time you enjoyed together. DONE!
    5. Let someone know how much they mean to you and why. It’s my brother’s 59’th birthday today. Going to call him. We never really call each other.
    6. Look for people doing good and reasons to be cheerful. Will do! And found them all over all day!
    7. Make a list of what matters most to you and why. Did this in my journal.
    8. Set yourself a kindness mission and help others today. Do this every day
    9. What values are important to you? Find ways to use them today. Will try.
    10. Be grateful for the little things, even in difficult times. It is hard right now but trying.
    11. Look around for things that give you a sense of awe and wonder. There is plenty here at the park. Wondering how a cave could turn into a lake.
    12. Listen to a favorite pieces of music and remember what it means to you. I will try to remember to do this. Did not have time.
    13. Find out about the values or traditions of another country. Sounds like fun! I looked up Canada and specialty Quebec where my family originated.
    14. Get outside and notice the beauty in nature. I love doing this!
    15. Do something to contribute to your local community. Helped a homeless man today.
    16. Show your gratitude to people who are helping to make things better. Will watch for this. Did this to school group’s surprise visit to the park.
    17. Find a way to make what you do today meaningful. I try every day by helping people find campsites in emergencies.
    18. Send a hand written note to someone you care about. To be completed. Did not finish.
    19. Reflect on what makes you feel valued and purposeful. Did a grateful meditation on the Balance app this morning which helped me do this.
    20. Share 3 photos of things you find meaningful or memorable.
    21. Look up at the sky and remember we are a part of something bigger. For sure! I walked the dog at 3AM and looked up at the vast night sky. I was able to see the Milky Way and billions of stars. Awesome view.
    22. Find a way to help a project or charity you care about. To be reviewed
    23. Recall 3 things that you’ve done that you are proud of.
    24. Make choices that have a positive impact on others today.
    25. Ask someone else what matters most to them and why. Will try to remember. I asked my daughter this.
    26. Remember an event in your life that was really meaningful. I have, a bad one, but a good one right behind it!
    27. Focus on how your actions make a difference to others. This happened yesterday when a camper experienced a medical emergency. I was there to help and comfort the wife and assist with the husband.
    28. Do something special and revisit in your mind tonight. Called my mom and considered the conversation.
    29. Today do something to care for the natural world. I watered my plants. Does that count?
    30. Share a quote you find inspiring to give others a boost. See picture.
    31. Find three reasons to be hopeful about the future. 1. Live to be 100 and get a letter from the president. 2. See my grandchildren get married. 3. Meet my first great-grandchild if and when.
    RVRita in NM
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,394 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    dcresider wrote: »
    Hi all. Would love to join this group. Will there be a "WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2023at some point?

    Absolutely!

    Before the end of the day today. Keep an eye out!

    RVRita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,394 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Tracey - Well done for looking for a therapist. <3 Will you be able to get one through the health service? The waiting list here is huge.
    Do you journal? That can be a huge help. My friend L found writing letters to her dead partner very helpful. You can also doodle how you feel. I remember, from what you have shared on here, that you had a hugely difficult childhood/adolescence. Try writing to your grandmother and telling her all about it. Get out your Cricut and express yourself. Make a mental map with it, like Machka 's mindmaps. It's always better out than in. Just write one word today. Just one.
    A crisis like you are going through can be the gateway to a whole new understanding. It will come. Don't rush it. Rest. Rest. Rest. Your body knows best.
    Very, very, best wishes. <3<3<3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx (who is very happy not to be going up to London) :p

    My mind maps?

    I like doing mind maps. They can be fun.
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    RVRita
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Remember when I was trying to identify plants with an app? There were other people on here asking how to do that as well. My daughter showed me how to do it using Google.
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    If you notice in the picture, where is has the Google search bar in the right corner there is a square. If you tap on that, then there’s next screen comes up.
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    You aim camera at item then take a photo and it will search and give you results.

    💕 Mary from Minnesota/Arizona
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,394 Member
    Good to know about the Google Lens!

    Well, here is my June Happiness Calendar. Use if you like. I will post again tomorrow on new thread.

    June 2023 Happiness

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    1. Decide to look for what’s good every day this month.
    2. Say positive things in your conversations with others.
    3. Re-frame a worry and try to find a helpful way to think about it.
    4. Take a photo of something that brings you joy and share it.
    5. Think of 3 things you’re grateful for and write them down.
    6. Get out into green space and feel the joy that nature brings.
    7. Do something healthy that makes you feel good.
    8. Find joy in music: sing, play, dance, listen or share.
    9. Ask a friend what made them happy recently.
    10. Bring joy to others by doing something kind for them.
    11. Eat good food that makes you happy and really savor it.
    12. Write a gratitude letter to thank someone.
    13. Take a light-hearted approach. Choose to see the funny side.
    14. Share a happy memory with someone who means a lot to you.
    15. Look for something to be thankful for where you least expect it.
    16. Speak to others in a warm and friendly manner.
    17. Take time to notice things that you find beautiful.
    18. Look for something good in a difficult situation.
    19. Get outside and find the joy in being active.
    20. Rediscover and enjoy a fun childhood activity.
    21. Send a positive note to a friend who needs encouragement.
    22. Watch something funny and enjoy how it feels to laugh.
    23. Create a playlist of uplifting songs to listen to.
    24. Bring to mind a favorite memory you feel grateful for.
    25. Show your appreciation to people who are helping others
    26. Make time to do something playful just for the fun of it.
    27. Be kind to you. Do something that brings you joy.
    28. Notice how positive emotions are contagious among people.
    29. Share a friendly smile with people you see today.
    30. Make a list of the joys in your life and keep adding to it.

    RVRita
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,659 Member
    :)
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,659 Member
    Mary ~ I looked on my phone and it seems like you have to download the Google Lens ap. Sounds like a good thing to use.

    Carol in GA
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,905 Member
    1948CWB wrote: »
    Mary ~ I looked on my phone and it seems like you have to download the Google Lens ap. Sounds like a good thing to use.

    Carol in GA

    The downside of using an Amazon fire tablet is that I can't download any Google related thing😒🤔🙃
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,905 Member
    Thanks Rita for next months calendar. I took a screenshot of it, and will complete it with my sister.💖
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,793 Member
    Debbie - we haven't tried the bands. I don't get sick, although I do take a pill if the swell gets heavy. DH is the sick one and it's usually only half a day. The pills keep it under control. If he sits in the centre of the ship, it's better. His main problem is dizziness.

    Mary - Furniture fetches almost nothing these days. Even real antiques. I have given away a lot of ours. Big dressers, glass cabinets. It's the same with most china dinner services. We watch endless auction programmes on TV. It's heartbreaking sometimes. Beautiful Georgian cupboards going for £10. Something has to be museum quality to make money.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,894 Member
    <3
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,659 Member
    Ladies ~ The flowers are beautiful! :)

    Carol in GA
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,979 Member
    I keep checking in to see if there is an update on Carmine. I hope Tracy was able to get her some help today.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,361 Member
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  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Carol I didn’t download any app this is just the Google search engine that is on my iPhone 14. Maybe different phones have different versions of Google.

    Heather you’re right about furniture not selling it doesn’t do well here either. Even antique stores are not doing well. I just feel deceived by the people we worked with. They made all of the upfront money and we got very little. They put items together in big bundles so you had to buy things that you didn’t want.

    💕Mary from Minnesota/Arizona
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,272 Member
    cityjaneLondon wrote: »
    Debbie - we haven't tried the bands. I don't get sick, although I do take a pill if the swell gets heavy. DH is the sick one and it's usually only half a day. The pills keep it under control. If he sits in the centre of the ship, it's better. His main problem is dizziness.

    Mary - Furniture fetches almost nothing these days. Even real antiques. I have given away a lot of ours. Big dressers, glass cabinets. It's the same with most china dinner services. We watch endless auction programmes on TV. It's heartbreaking sometimes. Beautiful Georgian cupboards going for £10. Something has to be museum quality to make money.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx

    https://www.amazon.com/Sickness-Wristband-Anti-Nausea-Acupressure-Dizziness/dp/B09V4GN4SY/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=2ID6UTMNR3ORD&amp;keywords=seasick+bands+for+cruise&amp;qid=1685565747&amp;sprefix=seasick+bands,aps,682&amp;sr=8-2-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyOVVaMEFZQUhZRTVHJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjMwOTI2VkNJM09YNjBTU0xEJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA3Mjc1NTUyNUI3MlU4TlhZNjRWJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

    this is the type I have and they really seem to help.

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