WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2023

barbiecat
barbiecat Posts: 17,265 Member
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:) Time seems to be zooming by and it's time to turn the page on the calendar for new month and new possibilities.

:) Research everywhere says that social connection is a major factor in promoting good physical and emotional health and this thread has provided amazing connections for me and others.

:) Thank you to all of you who had added to my life and to the new people who do the same this month.

:) We share about many subjects and support and encourage each other

:) Be sure to bookmark the page so you can find it again.

:) Please sign your post with a name or nickname and a location, specific or general so we can more easily identify each other.

<3 Barbie in NW WA

The secret to living well and long is: Eat half, walk double, laugh triple and love without measure..." Tibetan proverb

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  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,296 Member
    Thank you Barbie <3
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,981 Member
    Thank you Barbie! I can’t believe it’s June already!
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,367 Member
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  • okiewoman510
    okiewoman510 Posts: 1,321 Member
    Thank you Barbie!

    Okie in the TX Hill Country
  • 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 (Steve) of ours. 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.

    Just got back from another walk around the block. Vince didn't want to go for our walk "I went to physical therapy today". Really? Oh well...... I keep asking him to go and sometimes he does. Something is better than nothing.

    Thought I'd posted this earlier but I can't find it.

    Michele NC
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,708 Member
    Thank you Barbie! Here we go!

    Michele - I think DH bought most of his drums off Craigslist and Ebay. He immersed himself in them, which was good, this is how he learned. He could talk Pearl and Gretsch all day long, lol.

    I know nothing about them - value, condition, etc. So I wouldn't be a good salesperson. I have no time to devote to boning up on them.

    Plus hassling with payment, shipping, potential angry customers, lookieloos. Nope.

    So it's auction or donate. I just want the clutter gone. ;)

    By the way, awesome Angelfish! <3

    Lanette B)

  • GodMomKim
    GodMomKim Posts: 3,711 Member
    thanks barbie!!!
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    <3
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    edited June 2023
    Barbie Thank you for the new thread. I’m looking forward to June. ❤️

    Katla
  • fanncy0626
    fanncy0626 Posts: 7,152 Member
    Barbie thanks for keeping us going! Time sure does fly when you’re…

    💕Mary from Minnesota/Arizona
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,736 Member
    Thank you, Barbie!

    Love,
    Kylia in Ohio
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,273 Member
    son went and got his hair cut today and donated it. It isn't really short but shorter than he wanted. He wanted it to his shoulders.It will be in a month or so.

    Zumba was fun- some great songs that really get us moving. Started out with Uptown Funk then Proud Mary. Finishing up my day with just over 20,000 steps/9miles
    At 936 calories so far. MFP says I can have 1110 more. I might have 200-250 more- a little cho.peanut butter ice cream with an extra spoon full of peanut butter

    Came home to Mr. Grumpy. Hopefully he will go to bed soon. He is working tomorrow.
    I am off tomorrow but have my first 6month checkup/ full body scan for melanoma
    Every six months for 5 yrs.

    Debbie
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,273 Member
    Whidislander wrote: »
    Thank you Barbie! You start each and every month on a solid footing. I appreciate you! This month will be unpredictable but fun. Not being home, but at my eldest sisters, I have decided to not be a faster and just eat the best I can. The last time I visited her it was last September. I was battling the pain of my sick gallbladder. So just nice I won't be in pain, or just generally miserable. I recall it was a lot of nightly pacing and just trying to deal.
    My sister stated for the two weeks I will be there, on Mondays and Tuesday's she'll have her three granddaughters, (10, 8 and 5). So her son will drop them off on Sundays. I told my son it would be a good time to visit, as Athena will have playmates. I told son they have to come relax at my sisters homestead and 1875 home. My sister has a treasure chest and when they come, she hides it somewhere on the property. Then the kids drive the gator around and look for ut. So Athena will enjoy that adventure. Also my sister has a tree where fairies live, and she periodically puts letters in the mailbox that's by the tree, from the family of fairies. When I was there last, her husbands daughter, husband and their 4 yr old came for a visit. She was absolutely amazed that the letter was addressed to her! We will make a letter for Athena. I'm hoping they can come down, as its only 1.24 hours away from them.👍🏼
    Cheers to a positive month ladies!
    Rebecca
    Whidbey
    Wa

    her place and what she does for the kids sounds perfect. Those kids will never forget those times.
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,273 Member
    exermom wrote: »




    Thought I'd posted this earlier but I can't find it.

    Michele NC
    You did post it- it is on the May thread.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,981 Member
    Allie - I hope you and your family are ok. I’ve been thinking about you all today.

    Tracey
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,273 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    Debbie - How long do you have to wait for results from tomorrow’s scan. That would be so hard for me.



    Tracey in Edmonton


    The scan is actually a hands on look at every inch of my body by my doctor. When I went for the first one, I thought it was a machine. Boy was I shocked to find out that my guy doctor would be doing it.

  • evie1958
    evie1958 Posts: 870 Member
    Thank you for a new month Barbie!
    Evelyn, Vancouver Island
  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,078 Member
    <3
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,799 Member
    Rori - Glad you have an exciting time to look forward to. <3<3<3 DH still gets upset in November, even though his partner died in 2000. I now mark it in my diary, so I remember if he is extra sensitive, or touchy. Last year seemed better. I usually say something so he knows I care.

    Thanks Barbie for the new thread. <3:D I appreciate the sharing each and every one of you bring to the table.

    Quiet day today. Writing,. Hair washing, nails etc for tomorrow. Quick hoover and tidy downstairs.
    The painting I did yesterday was absolutely awful. :p Might just throw it out. DH did a lovely painting of pipes.

    Tracey - Wow, that's some storage shed!!!! Three cheers for Rodger!!! :D

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • auntiebk
    auntiebk Posts: 2,621 Member
    Thanks Barbie! Feel like I really need a fresh start.
    May summary:
    Move more: Average steps/day 7778 so far, exceeded 7684 target despite intentionally not pushing steps today.
    Fuel better: variety of plants/week continues, need to moderate sugar and wheat flour.
    Live now: Keeping on top of filing, playing with plants as weather permits, started chaos mountain excavation.
    average wt down 1.2 lbs from April, ticker updated and back patted. ;)
    Keep same intentions for June.

    Way too windy to play with plants today, dogs and I made the fastest powerline trip ever. ;} Packed up another two boxes of “stuff” to donate.
    Tracey glad you’re calling for a therapist. Bravely done.
    Heathers yours to Tracey, very well said.
    Terri not sure I could sleep peacefully knowing Joe was doing the grocery shopping on his own. :laugh: He buys his own “stuff” (goodies), while I get the basics like fresh produce, poultry, dairy, paper goods etc.
    Mary what you said about this great group. Amen, sister, amen. Sound counsel to Lanette too. Thanks I never noticed that little camera icon in the Google search bar.
    Margaret “mental health crisis” = medical emergency as in a heart attack. “…they (Tracy) need to call 911.” Thanks for bravely saying that to Allie.
    Lanette fingers Xd the auction house comes through for you. Not having strangers out to the house is our preference too.
    Rebecca like the “stress box/trunk” images. Stick to your pacing guns, who knows maybe you can show your sister another way. Safe travels.
    Michele we have to be careful at ALL grocery stores. Discounts and coupons not being applied. Expired items still on shelves. Corporations taking advantage of people’s inattention. Fooey. Safe travels and hope you get to see PJ :}
    Rita thanks for the June happiness calendar. Count me IN.
    Barbie stunning iris! Wish we had enough sun for pumpkins/melons but we’re unwilling to sacrifice trees to get it… ;)
    Evelyn :love: the Rosalie with pansies pic.
    Pip “vacation from retirement” :laugh: Safe travels!
    Debbie funny, I stumbled on this YouTube of Tina Turner doing Proud Mary in 1982. https://www.youtube.com/embed/EqIpkMDRjYw?list=PL-lxnbdeufTZz71yY1xiAK87bhUh_sl3F Was thinking how good she looked, and if we could all move like that we could all look like that. RIP Tina.
    Rori yours about Destiny and Carmine. :love: the “gone for good” visualization. ((hugs held extra long))
    Allie Keeping prayers fired up for Carmine who is in crisis, and for Tracy, Miles, Kyle and most especially you. Keep safe, be well.
    05/31: Move: 2 sets PT w/x&a, dogs to powerline, Jeopardy Masters walking. steps:5834
    Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 11+5+2=acv, almonds, apple, artichoke, avocado, beans-chili, grapefruit, kombucha, macadamia nuts, maraschino cherry, peanuts, pecans, pepperoncini, peppers-sweet/yellow, pomegranate juice, romaine, tea-black, wheat-Snap’d crackers/tortilla/sourdough. CI=1513 CO=330
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, 3 hrs struggling with the chaos pile, AF. Wt: 133.2
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer. May: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,367 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,699 Member
    edited June 2023
    2023 Goals

    My 2023 goals are a continuation of my 2021 and 2022 goals based on my ToDo list and my 50Things list with reference to a Wellness Wheel.
    Upcoming Appointments - these are at the top of my list. The things I need to deal with in the next few weeks.
    End May Update: Lots of appointments in May ... even more coming up in June!!

    Intellectual/Occupational/Financial or Education/Career: Advancing my career. Moving from adequate to proficient at SQL, learning Python, data analysis software, cost accounting, etc.. Also, I want to have a closer look at our financial situation to see where we can save money and to make sure we're on top of things.
    The goal is to expand my skillset and to improve our financial situation.
    End May Update: LOTS of on-the-job learning! Plus I started a new course from a university in Melbourne.

    Medical: my husband's appointments, which I also need to attend because I'm his ears and cognition and my appointments now that I've been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease.
    I also want to create medical record binders (and on the computer) for both of us, in case something happens.
    The goal is to keep us as healthy as we can be and to ensure we have information at our fingertips.
    End May Update: Kidney situation confirmed. Started working on losing weight to lower BP. Started getting headaches treated.

    Fitness/Sports > Cycling > Audax Tasmania: There are a number of fitness/sport things I'd like to try, with a focus on cycling, and a large part of my cycling endeavours includes my volunteer work with Audax Tasmania ... and maybe even riding some events again myself!
    On my 50Things list I have all sorts of things like riding a horse for the first time, trying archery, learning to dance. Maybe this might be the year to try a bit of that.
    The goal it to improve my fitness level.
    End May Update: I didn't do a lot more exercise in terms of total time, but I exercised every day!

    House > Office > Computer become more specific as they go along. I have a number of things which need to be done in the house (kitchen, dining room, etc.) but most importantly the home office needs a whole lot of work. And along with that I need to organise the drives on my computer into a better filing system.
    The goal is to have an organised and decluttered house and computer system.
    The goal is also to ensure all paperwork is up to date and accessible by both of us.
    End May Update: More gardening than inside work in May. But I have been deleting emails.

    Garden: I have several projects I would like to do this year. One of the main ones is to finally finish my dry stream. :)
    The goal is to have a pleasant, creative, relaxing and functional area outside for reading, exercise and socialising.
    End May Update: Started new garden project. Lots of heavy digging so far plus planted a few bushes.

    Spiritual: Continue to read the Bible every day. And attend church a little bit more often.
    The goal is to learn, relearn, revitalise.
    End May Update: Reading the Bible every day.

    Emotional/Social/Recreation: More creativity, relaxation, connections. I have all sorts of things on my 50Things list like doing more with my photography, playing the piano again, working on my website and more.
    The goal is balance. Doing a variety of things that aren't just work and education.
    End May Update: lots of coloring! Lots of reading - even went to the library!

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    Highlights of February
    • I exercised 27 of the 28 days, and in that time, I walked, cycled, climbed stairs, rowed, and gardened
    • I had a follow-up with my new doctor. Brain cyst holding steady, most blood numbers are the same or improved. Kidneys still and issue.
    • In the garden, I have basically finished the dry stream project. Yesterday, I finished the planting around the dry stream. I'll likely keep playing with it a bit ... adding a few more rocks, monitoring the flowers around it, etc. but the work is done enough that I've just started on another area of the garden.
    • We have checked and wintered-down our bees ... well, OK, that was today.
    • At work, I produced a fairly final project plan and presented it to management. I also got each of the 3 goals started, and presented those to management too. Wonderful learning experience!!
    • I also gained experience in dealing with a difficult coworker. Both project management and dealing with difficult coworkers are areas in interviews where I've been a little bit weak. Now I've got strong responses to those questions!
    • We're continuing our relationships and connections within the beekeeping community, cycling community and brain injury community.
    • We had guest in mid-Feb and a house inspection toward the end of Feb so we have cleaned our place! So much tidying inside and out as well as vacuuming, scrubbing, washing etc. etc. Even the outside of the windows got cleaned!
    • Lots of colouring and reading for pleasure.
    • I am off work for 2.5 weeks which is lovely.
    • I've been reading the Bible every day.
    Highlights of March
    • I exercised 26 of the 31 days, and in that time, I walked, cycled, climbed stairs, and gardened. I missed 4 days because of the cat bite, and 1 day because we were travelling.
    • We completed two 50 km rides fairly close together!!
    • Skin cancer removal scars healing on nose and hip. Cat bite on hand healing. Coincidence (??) - while I was taking antibiotics for cat bit, my nose scar area seemed to make a significant improvement! Tests for right index finger - might be a fracture, might be arthritis. Found 2 good doctors I could use as back-up doctors through hand issues. Kidneys still an issue.
    • In the garden, I added a few more rocks to dry stream garden, tidied up the whole garden/yard, and worked a little on new garden project.
    • At work, I started a new job!! I'm back working in health again but with data and accounting!! Lots to learn and really nice to be back with people I've known for almost 10 years and some new ones.
    • We're continuing our relationships and connections within the beekeeping community, cycling community and brain injury community.
    • Got new photos of granddaughter - she's so cute!
    • We took a holiday during the first half of March and travelled to northern Tasmania. Cycling, walking on the beach and in parks.
    • Lots of colouring and reading for pleasure.
    • I've been reading the Bible every day.

    Highlights of April
    • I exercised 29 of the 30 days, and in that time, I walked, cycled, climbed stairs, and gardened.
    • We completed one 50 km ride right near the end of the month.
    • Vaccinations done.
    • In the garden, I started the next project with the goal of having a row of a variety of low maintenance bushes which will hopefully appeal to the bees and
    • At work, I am getting into my new job! So much to learn and really nice to be back with people I've known for almost 10 years and some new ones.
    • We're continuing our relationships and connections within the beekeeping community, cycling community and brain injury community. I've been busy with cycling club advertising in the last few days.
    • We've been able to visit our son, daughter-in-law and grand daughter twice recently. :heart:
    • Lots of colouring and reading for pleasure.
    • I've been reading the Bible every day.
    April was kind of an odd month.
    Most Aprils with Easter at the beginning and ANZAC Day would have included lots of time off and some travel around the state.
    This April, we didn't go anywhere and instead, I spent a lot of time working on legal stuff.
    But that also meant I was able to spend a bit more time in the garden too.

    Highlights of May
    • I exercised every day in May!! In that time, I walked, cycled, rowed, climbed stairs, lifted weights and gardened. Especially, climbed a lot of stairs!
    • We completed one 50 km ride in the middle of the month.
    • I lost about 3 kg!
    • Kidney's officially diagnosed - Chronic Kidney Disease. So I started losing weight to try to lower my BP.
    • After a mid-month migraine, started taking steps to reduce headaches.
    • In the garden, I worked on the next project with the goal of having a row of a variety of low maintenance bushes which will hopefully appeal to the bees. I only had weekends this month, so I got a lot of digging done and planted all but one of the bushes.
    • At work, I am doing a lot of on-the-job learning and practice!
    • Started a new course at a university in Melbourne (online).
    • We're continuing our relationships and connections within the beekeeping community, cycling community and brain injury community.
    • Lots of colouring and reading for pleasure - even went to the library!
    • I've been reading the Bible every day.


    June ... looks like it is going to be very busy.


    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,699 Member
    dlfk202000 wrote: »
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »

    Debbie - How long do you have to wait for results from tomorrow’s scan. That would be so hard for me.

    Tracey in Edmonton

    The scan is actually a hands on look at every inch of my body by my doctor. When I went for the first one, I thought it was a machine. Boy was I shocked to find out that my guy doctor would be doing it.

    I've been thinking that it's about time I should get my 6-month check too.

    And that's why I chose a female doctor! :) She's a skin specialist, one of several at that clinic.

    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,699 Member
    Thursday 1 June

    Very, very windy today. I was exploring the local shops at lunch, and as I made my way outside then into the next shop, a gust at 100 km/h blew through the city and into the shop. Stuff went flying off the shelves!

    I had wanted to go for a decent walk, but today was definitely not the day for it.

    And it was cold - the wind put the windchill factor down about 0C.

    So I climbed 25 flights of stairs.


    I'm struggling with my jacket situation. If I wear a decent winter jacket, I'll be comfortable outside, but will melt into a painful, nauseated, prickly puddle when I'm on the bus. They turn the heat so high on buses here, plus I generally feel hot, plus I have hot flashes when I feel at all tense or uncomfortable.

    So instead, I've been wearing light summer cardigans. I'm quite cool (sometimes almost cold) when I am outside and of course, hot on the bus but it's almost tolerable.

    I'm toying with various ideas ... vests, capes ...


    Machka in Oz
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