WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2023
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Sspell1958 – Are you SURE Zoe is only 12???? Beautiful. The rest of the clan is pretty good looking, too.
Rebecca – you were just helping the Canadians get ready for their Thanksgiving!
Made chocolate cupcakes for Vince and then icing for them.
Lisa – good for you signing up for a pottery class. Best of luck. Thank you for your kind words. Families can indeed change people, but I’m not holding my breath, especially since I don’t want to match my eyes (blue)
Allie – good for you getting out for a walk. And I’m sure Alfie enjoyed it (isn’t that what it’s all about?)
M – I don’t know how to make contact with Bryan. I don’t even know his address. THAT’S why I don’t contact him. Besides, he doesn't want to hear from me anyway. I've reached out so many times, and so many times he's ignored me.
Pip – I can’t believe Addison’s mom did that! What a wonderful thing you did and for her and for her mother to respond that way! Unbelievable!
Took a walk around the neighborhood then worked on the latest jigsaw puzzle. After this one, I’m thinking that I’ll probably go on to another craft. I just don’t want to always do the same old thing over and over
Off to beddybye. Work tomorrow and then bowling.
Michele NC
To clarify, I did mention that since she wasn’t going to be using them for walking that I may as well have them back and return them. Well I guess she heard that part3 -
Very verbose today... skip if you're not interested!
On pottery class: Oh my... we do push encourage each other to do things, don't we! I'm both pleased that I signed up for the pottery class and mildly horrified. I haven't been out and around strangers other than medical people for years! Not since I walked away from work in 2020, just a few weeks after my 60th birthday. I'm 63 now. I am honestly excited about learning something new again, it's been far too long.
Corey was both surprised and pleased to see me getting out again. Another sign that I'm healing, I guess. He's terribly alert to any changes in my well-being and will be watching closely to make sure I'm not over-extending. That kind of love could get burdensome, but I understand the worry after the last few years that he's been through with me. He's careful not to make me feel smothered, but I know he worries, bless him.
On the class itself:The list they show for the class is pinch pots, coils, slabs, and throwing on the potter's wheel, as well as how to decorate using underglaze and glazes, bisque and glaze firings in an electric kiln. While it is spendy, everything needed is included, so I don't have to buy any additional materials. It's something I've always wanted to learn and is the first time it's been offered in this area, so I couldn't have attended one before now anyway. One of the local medical colleges got a massive grant to buy the building and establish health and wellness programs, including community classes, so this is a real step forward for this area.Carol - I don't imagine the prices going up everywhere is helping your husband's mood on getting rid of anything right now. It's so hard when letting anything go is a fight, though--I'm proud of you for standing up for what you think should be done--it's not easy at all.
I have been reluctant to invest in the necessary tools and materials for pottery, in case it was one more of the crafts that I did not enjoy. Knitting, for instance, was a bust for me. I've crocheted since I was 13, but my knitting efforts somehow always turn into gnarled, sweaty balls of stressed-out knots and slipped stitches. The cost wasn't high for knitting though, just a couple of needles and a bit of yarn. We'll see what happens with pottery. I have high hopes...
One of my favorite books is The Complete Tightwad Gazette. It's the printed collection of a paper newsletter written by Amy Dacyczyn in the 1990s. You can still find it in various places online, and even a section of it on Kindle. I just re-ordered it in paperback from Amazon--mine was lost in one of the many moves over the years. Some of it is dated, but there are quite a few good suggestions. One of her suggestions was a price book so you can track as prices change from store to store on various items that you buy constantly.
Rising prices are part of life, in the end, but I really don't like the fact that, when the grocers do hold a price the same, you'll find out they've dropped the amount the box, bag or package contains. A "pound" of bacon is now 12 ounces, and the same for many other items. Bulk prices are often more expensive per ounce now, as well. Paying attention is the key... but then, it always has been.
I'll stop now...
Love y'all!
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Michelle ... very sorry to hear about your continued estrangement from Bryan. I would reach out to both Bryan and his girlfriend again especially since a new grandchild is part of the picture. If nothing else, sending a baby welcome gift is in order ... otherwise I fear you're going to have favoritism added to their perceived list of ill-will. Could Denise get you their address (or, if they're adamant that you not know where they live), could she mail something for you?
Sandy ... Welcome!
Today we're surprising my mom with a visit from her dearest friend and her husband who are traveling quite a distance to see her. I knew them as "Aunt and Uncle" although they were not relatives. I've reserved the assisted living facility's dining room and I'm ordering dinner although I don't know at what time they'll actually be arriving. It's a 6+ hour drive for them (their daughter is driving as they're both in their 90s). I get nervous about things like this so hoping it all goes well.
Beth near Buffalo
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Hi Gals,
I can’t seem to do much more than read along and write comments in my head…. But I have a few moments to put fingers to the keyboard.
Welcome to all the newbies… jump in, read along, comment-question as you feel like, many of us have been together for over 10 years (I’m only at 9 years) so we have some slang and have history that lets us use shorthand, we are very willing to explain if someone is confused.
Lisa – pottery sounds like a great way to tip toe out into the world, while it is a class, the work is individual - Looking forward to hearing about it and seeing pictures of your creations.
Heather – all the painting creations are amazing love that you are getting the grands involved as well.
Sandy (I think?) the Church and horse are beautiful.
Tracey – the amazing paper crafts are wonderful.
Kylia – sorry your vacation is over, but glad you got the break.
Michele - I hear how broken your heart is missing your children and your grands. Since we can only change ourselves, I wonder if some counseling for you looking into ways to approach the situations differently would help? I understand that you are often venting here and your approach to them is different than to us here, but I wonder how much has seeped through and the children understand that you are disappointed and hurt.
Maybe I am resonating differently than I should because I see myself in your kids, I can never level up to what my mom wants me to be – and while she will tell you that she is a fair, loving mom – she can not see the hurt she has caused. I am also one of three, and in our own ways each has distance from Mom, and I know it hurts her. But I also know she will not even listen and accept that we are not who she wanted us to be. So I wonder if your children are feeling differently than you understand – and are doing distance because they don’t know how to approach you in a way that both you and they could repair the situation. Sorry!!! A lot of unrequested arm chair psychobabble - but just because I care and hate to see you hurt.
Allie – keep that walking up!!! Great job
Annie – sorry to hear about Mom – but you have your dad at the hospital seeing mom maybe you could get him evaluated at the same time?
Beth – hope your surprise goes perfect!!!
Barbie - I have been sending good thoughts to you and Jake, so glad that the Doctors were able to figure it out and that every thing is headed in the healthful direction.
Ok my typing window has expired! LOL maybe more later.
Love ya all,
Kim in N. California
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2023 Self-Care September 2023
Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate my morning oatmeal.Meditation: daily. 14/30 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)16. Leave positive messages for yourself to see regularly. Sticky notes, here I come!
Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min 14/30
Strength all muscles 2 x 0/8 a week
Flexible (yoga, stretching) 0/8 a week 10 min
Balance 5 days 10 min 1/20
Rita
Stop B12
Switch DHEA to every other day on sept 6
Kev
Add folic acid, once a day
Add magnesium to 3x a day
Up Berberine to 3x a day
Foods to avoid:
Barley
Bell peppers
Chicken
Clam
Egg white
Eggplant
Ginger
Rye
Wheat
Winter squash
1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(300%,100%)
2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 5784, 9858(7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%—6059,87%)
3. Update budget every 2 weeks 2/2 —(800%)
4. Contact close family every week (4x) 200/208—(733%) should be 172 by October 1)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)72/94 (800%)
6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,175.6,173.4 (500%)
7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 11/23 (681%,100%)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 35
/12 (100%)
9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 8/12—(900%)
10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (900%)
11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,(500%)
January Met —100%
February met —-90%
March met met —-90%
April met——86.36%
May met——-89%
June met—-99%
July met — met 81%
August met—met 99%
September met
October met —
November met—
December met—
1. Find time for self-care. It’s not selfish. It’s essential. Making time!
2. Notice the things you do well, however small. I will. Talking to campers, meeting dogs, electronics.
3. Let go of self-criticism and speak to yourself kindly. I will try!
4. Plan a fun or relaxing activity and make time for it. Did this already! Went for a long walk this morning.
5. Forgive yourself when things go wrong. Everyone makes mistakes. This will be hard because I tend to blame myself for everything.
6. Focus on the basics: eat well, exercise, and go to bed on time. Will Do!
7. Give yourself permission to say ‘no’.. I’m doing this more often now.
8. Be willing to share how you feel and and ask for help when needed. I will try to remember to ask for help when I need it rather than struggle and get frustrated.
9. Aim to be good enough, rather than perfect. This needs to be a mind change for me. Whenever I do something, I get upset if it is not perfect. I need to make it a point to accept what the result is while doing my best.
10. When you find things hard, remember it’s ok to not be ok. This is apt for today.
11. Make time to do something you really enjoy. I hope to go ‘window shopping’ today. Did this and colored.
12. Get active outside and give your mind and body a natural boost. Went for a 20 minute walk then the rain started.
13. Be as kind to yourself as you would to a loved one.
14. If you’re busy, allow yourself to pause and take a break.
15. Find a caring calming phrase to use when you feel low. “Breathing in,I am relaxing. Breathing out, I am relaxed.”
17. No plans day. Make time to slow down and be kind to yourself.
18. Ask a trusted friends to tell you what strengths they see in you.19. Notice what you are feeling without any judgement.
20. Enjoy photos from a time with happy memories.
21. Don’t compare how you feel inside to how others appear outside.
22. Take your time. Make space to just breathe and be still.
23. Let go of other people’s expectations of you.
24. Accept yourself and remember that your are worthy of love.
25. Avoid saying ‘I should’ and make time to do nothing.
26. Find a new way to use one of your strengths or talents.
27. Free up time by canceling any unnecessary plans.
28. Choose to see your mistakes as steps to help you learn.
29. Write down 3 things you appreciate about yourself.
30. Remind yourself you are enough, just as you are.
RVRita in Roswell, NM
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No luck in M&S. They haven't got their more formal wear in yet and the ankle boots did not feel good. I'm in their café having Earl Grey tea and an egg and cress sandwich with extra salt and lots of black pepper. My favourite treat to myself.
Sandy - You are very accomplished. Your details in the church picture are lovely.
So, I will wander down to Flying Tiger to look at cheap picture frames. Then along a bit for another small bite. Then bus to the Death Café.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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I am finally caught up on reading. I wasn’t going to comment on anything but then decided to throw my two cents to Michele. It sounds to me as if Bryan might be softening some since he expressed hurt feelings that no one had congratulated him. I think that perhaps by no one, he meant you. There comes a time when you have to ask yourself if you’d rather be right or had you rather be happy. Sometimes we just have to sacrifice our own feelings for the sake of the relationship. I also realize that sometimes it’s just too painful to even try. Only you can decide which this is. Know that we are with you either way.10
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Kim ~ KAY: Your words to Michelle show so much insight!
Carol in GA4 -
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Annie-I forgot to ask how mom is doing? I hope while she is there she can get a thorough check up.
Sandy-very nice paintings-I like the simplicity of the church.
Kim and Dr. Katie-good reminders that we have to engage in perspective taking. After doing that we have to do what is best for us-never easy decisions.
Waiting for pharmacy to notify that Paxlovid is ready for pick up. Doctor's office said ok to go into pharmacy if I stay masked and don't hang out. That is good because there are no close drive through pharmacies for me.
Spent morning napping. Warmed some soup for lunch. Don't feel too bad right now-off course staying on the couch and not moving helps!
Ginny in Ohio4 -
MFP Weekly Check-in for September 18, 2023
RVRita in NM - Down 1 pound from last week! 39 pounds down from highest weight 26 pounds to go!
Kylia in OH- left for vacay at 125. came back from vacay at 125! I call that a win. another probably water due to eating out, but still a win. it does help that I. spite of my DH's love language being sweets, he is watching his sweets so buying less. 😍
Lanette SW WA State – down 1 pound but more importantly, I’m able to fit into some pants and sweats that I could barely tug on a month ago. Within a few pounds of weight goal range. Cutting out sugary and salty snacks, processed foods and bakery goods is paying off. Eating more nuts and fruit when cravings hit.
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Stats for today -
- Rowing - Time - 16 min., Distance - .61 miles, Strokes - 425, Calories - 126 per MFP (60 per machine), 88 per Fitbit, tension level - 1.
- Elliptical - Time - 30 min., Distance - .4 miles, Steps - 945, Calories - 305 per MFP (62 per machine), 117 per Fitbit - tension level - 2.
- Yoga - Ten minutes
- Mowing - Time - 45 min., Distance - .51 miles, Steps - 2,197, Calories - 280 per MFP, 152 per Fitbit
So, somewhere between 275 and 700 calories burned, according to who's counting.
19 hours into 72-hour liquid fast.
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Rebecca--Eli is so cute. We got to meet our newest great grandson last evening. He is cute and looks a lot like his daddy when he was a baby.
Barbie--Great news Jake is home and doing so much better.
Tracey--Happy for you, that the doctor wrote that you can not go back to that job. Is there someone who you trust to pack up your personal stuff and bring to you, so you do not have to face that employee that is so mean?
Heather--Love the art work. What a great thing to share with the grandchildren.
Pip--Happy 27th !!
Michele--Sounds like you had a good visit with PJ and so happy he remembered you. I guess I am confused. I thought the last time you went to see Bryan was at his wedding. I would tell the mom of the baby that you would like to have a relentionship and share pictures of the baby. congrates on the new grandson.
Allie--A 10 minutes walk is a great start.
Annie--Prayers for your mom, dad and you.
Ginny--Sorry about the covid coming back.
We got to go meet our new great grandson yesterday. Just wish his parents could work things out, I keep praying and keep my opinion to myself.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND, NE
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Rainy day here,waiting to hear from Tracy she had to work late.1
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I had a lovely time at the Death Café. A lot of the people there tonight are, or have been carers for their parents, or husbands/partners. We talked a lot about LPAs and Advanced Directives among other things. Brought back some left over chocolate cake for DH.
Before that I went to Wagamama, and had some healthy tiny plates of veggies and prawns.
Sat in the window and people watched.
A good evening, but I'm no nearer to deciding what to wear to the wedding. Not that it matters!
DH seems a bit better, so maybe he will escape the worst.
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Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 2hrs 4min 20sec, 2.91ap, 47elev, 81ahr, 104mhr, 6.17mi= 572c
Strava app = 755c
Walk to shoe store- 19.28min, 3.45ap, 95ahr, 102mhr, 1.10mi= 94c
Strava app = 135c
Outside jog from store to home- 48.15min, 38elev, 11.03min mi, 143ahr, 161mhr, 4.36mi= 457c
Strava app= 536c
Total cal 1123
Took the shoes back to the store, got store credit. I bought me 2 sport bras, never had good quality sport bras before, ($70 each) and have a leftover $10 credit. The salesman told me about a speaker that will be at the store and a rep of the brand from the bra that I bought will be there. They will have refreshments, I think I will go and get her input on making sure I bought the right size for me. Will be from 6-8 tonight so it won’t be too late.6 -
Hobbies. I walk daily about 13,000 steps a day sometimes with leashed dogs,, line dance for an hour every Friday morning, knit blankets for Project Linus while riding my recumbent exercise bike and watching TV, read books, ebooks, and audio books. I do just enough housework to keep us clean and clutter free
🌞🐾🌻👣😻Barbie in NW WA5 -
Annie: I hope your Mom is okay and leaves the hospital soon.
Allie: Congrats on taking a walk!
PIPCD: You really did try with Amanda. Maybe you planted a seed for the future.
Carol: My husband never wanted to spend money either. I really struggled to know what we could afford and what we couldn't. He also didn't like to give things away.
Rebecca: I love the picture of the boys in their uniforms. Your early Thanksgiving dinner reminds me I want to put the Christmas tree up early. I am craving looking at the lights.
Michele: My relationship with my mother improved when I had my son. I guess we had more in common then and i really appreciated pictures she took of my son. I am keeping my fingers crossed that Bryan will at least send you a picture of the baby over the next couple of years. I agree that you should try and send a baby gift.
Sandy: Welcome, Congrats on having 5 grands, I do some gardening...just a little...and am part of a book group. I did explore pottery one summer. Right now I am learning to knit. Zoey is pretty and looks older than age 12.
Lisa: Great on getting some writing done1
Machka: So good of you to adopt a kitty with some anxiety. I am still a little nervous about touching the cats at the cat rescue. However one was very smart and managed to get out the first door 2x and I was able to pick him up and get him back inside. He is the first cat that has been so smart about getting out the door!
Chellie: Congrats on the weight loss and the roller skating!
Tracey: Beautiful arrangement. I went to an Eagles Concert years ago in Boston...it was outside and is a very nice memory.
Terri: I hope you enjoy creative writing. It is on my bucket list to take a creative writing course!
Ginny: Good luck cutting the material to hem the pants!
Heather: Every couple of years I have to go the doctors and have wax removed from my ears. I try and keep up on my own but sooner or later it requires a nurse to really put a syringe of water into my ears.
My father had the same thing.
Well my trip to the beach got changed to November because my son and DIL want to go and I found a place that will allow 3 dogs. I find this amazing. It is a modest place but has good reviews. I will put sheets on the couches. So this next week end I am going to a Garden that is 2 hours a way. They are having a pumpkin fest and a sunflower garden. I am ready to leave town and am looking forward to this.
I am enjoying the cooler weather. I imagine it will get hot again but for now it is a welcome relief. I sit outside and just appreciate my yard. I am hopeful that as the weather cools, I will be more active and lose weight. I have a wedding to go to near Boston next September 2024. I have a year to lose some weight for the wedding!
Best,
Rosemarie from GA6
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