WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2023

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  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,221 Member
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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,180 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    If you're not fond of snakes, don't look at the image in the spoiler. It's actually a snakeskin. Corey found it wrapped around a couple of the items on the top shelf in his shop, so it can only have been in there for a few weeks since he was in there last. It's about five feet long. I nearly jumped out of my OWN skin when he came walking around the truck holding that thing in his hand. Gleep!
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    Does he know what kind of snake it is from?
    I found a 4ft skin when I was walking the wetlands during the summer. I picked it up and brought it home. Not sure what I will do with it but it is cool. Think I will put it in a glass case for now
  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,180 Member
    Rosemarie2972 wrote: »
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    Heather: I keep my cell phones for years! I was happy with a flip phone but my son thought I needed a smart phone. I do enjoy texting so am glad I have it! I love the bread box!



    Today was beautiful weather in Middle GA. I went to WW which was a good meeting. We discussed all the various proteins. I am not going vegetarian but I am not going to purchase meat either. Tomorrow I will
    make vegetable soup and Monday have Tofu and Tuesday Tempura. I took a walk today outside and it was lovely. I plan to do another 2 miles by video now. I have some weights here in the family room and might lift them as well!

    Best,
    Rosemarie from Geogria

    I was like that with the phone- I was very happy with my flip phone and didn't think I would use all the features of a smart phone. Now, I use it all the time. Play games on it, text friends and go on Facebook..

    Our weather was really nice today- walked MIL's dog this morning- wore tank top but didn't get too warm.
    Rain coming in late tonight and tomorrow.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,569 Member
    margaretturk wrote: »
    (((Betsy))) I am sorry about your teeth issues!

    Another adventure in my car today. I was driving to take in my old paint, batteries, light bulbs to the pop up hazardous waste site. They do this twice a year Oct. and April on Fridays and Saturdays. As I was driving I noticed a flower pot in the road. I missed that when I noticed it sounded like I was dragging something under my car. I was able to turn into a vacant church parking lot. Fortunately I carry an old sheet in my car to cover my seats if I have to transport something messy. I used the sheet so I could get down on the parking lot without getting dirty. So I look under the car and find an ice cream bucket wedged underneath about midway underneath the car. I had sticks in my trunk from son's house. He has an eighty year old Linden that constantly loses branches so I just put them in the trunk until I get enough to take to the compost site. I was able to turn it slightly with the stick but could not get it out. I was about to try to take it to a garage where they could hoist it up and easily get it off. Then I noticed the large pot hole at the entrance. I slowly drove over the pot hole and then backed up. There in the middle of the hole was the bucket with a hole in it from being dragged under my car. For the first time ever I was happy to see a pot hole! LOL Afterwards I tried a technique of tapping right above the heart on the thymus gland for about 30 seconds to calm myself from the frustration. It did help me recoup from the ordeal rather than go for the sweets.

    Maybe it's time to start using public transportation!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,569 Member
    Rosemarie2972 wrote: »
    She had wanted to give me her banking information to do a bank to bank transfer for the fee. She says that is quite common in England.

    Best,
    Rosemarie from Geogria

    That's how many payments are made in Australia too.

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,569 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    Machka - You look so serene in that picture. Glad you have the time and energy for the long rides that make you so happy.

    Later, y'all,
    Hope it's a good weekend for everyone...
    Love,
    Lisa in AR

    That might also be the double scoop ice cream I had just eaten. :)

  • skuehn48
    skuehn48 Posts: 3,030 Member
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  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    I feel more ready to deal with this tooth issue. Lisa, thanks for bringing to focus the time I have to decide what I want to do. I'll have the extraction tomorrow and have time while the area heals. Ginny, the estimate of an implant from my dentist was $4300. That doesn't include the $390 for the extraction tomorrow. I'm in a better frame of mind taking this one step at a time. Lanette, how sweet you will one day have the neighbor you really liked back in your life. I've outlived six of my neighbors and I told the couple next door they aren't allowed to die or move. They cracked up. They are the best neighbors and are leaving tomorrow for Arizona for six months. I watch their house while they are gone. I am thinking they will move in the next few years because they both get so cold here in the winter.

    Tracey hope the surgery goes well.

    Joy, your floor looks amazing... I love the grains showing.

    Thanks everyone for the support.

    Betsy in NW WA
  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    Annie, our posts crossed each other and I had to go back and find yours. Wonderful you had an informative meeting about your Mom's future care. Glad you have time to access going forward. Such a convoluted time when roles get reversed. I watch how you deal with the challenges and I admire you very much.

    Betsy in NW WA
  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    Lanette, that chicken pizza.... Please come cook!

    Betsy in NW WA
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,702 Member
    Happy Sunday!
    Lanette Thank you for sharing information on MMC. My DH suffers from awful gas (along with those of us around him). Maybe I can get him to stop snacking for 3 hours at a time.
    Lisa Thank you for the insight on exercising. I am currently concentrating on stretching. Main focus being hips and IT bands. Still using tennis ball on wall too. One more week until I am back at masseuse!
    Rosemarie HUGS!!! I too am happy you are seeking help.
    Allie Well done and adorable.
    Beth <3 your encouraging words to Betsy.
    Betsy HUGS!!! Remember we are here for you too. One of the amazing things about this group is that someone has most likely experienced what is happening in our lives. Knowing we aren't totally alone helps.
    Carol Getting those little things done is amazing. It feels wonderful!
    Lanette We have had the smart meter for a year and if anything our bill seems to stay more level.
    Allie I am proud of you! That is quite the accomplishment. Like Heather I tend to just get mad at electronics.
    Barbie Annie is beautiful
    Annie I too think you are doing well with everything on your plate. A cup of tea sounds like a good choice.
    UTIS i got them lots when younger. Then my dr put me on a profilactic antibiotic for a year. Have only had a couple since my 30's. I will keep D Mannose in mind though.

    I am going to post this then write another.

    Love,
    Kylia in sunny but chilly Ohio
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,288 Member
    edited October 2023
    2023 Optimistic October

    Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate the ladies on MFP, they are so caring and understanding and have much empathy. They have helped me deal with problems that I thought were insurmountable.
    Meditation: daily. 20/31 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)

    Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min 20/23
    Strength all muscles 2 x 0/8 a week
    Flexible (yoga, stretching) /8 a week 10 min
    Balance 5 days 10 min /20

    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%,100%). 69 days SOBER!
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 7819, 7203, 7906,(7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%—6059,87%—6458,92%)
    3. Update budget every 2 weeks 2/2 (800%)
    4. Contact close family every week (4x) 216/208—(733%) should be 189 by November 1) My mom called me for a change.
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)74/94 (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, 172.2 (600%)
    7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 19/23 (681%,100,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 44/12
    (100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 10/12—(1000%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (1000%) I put the money in, but end up taking it out.
    11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,0,0,0
    500%) This has stopped. Spending too much.

    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——99%
    October met —
    November met—
    December met—

    1.
    Write down three things you can look forward to this month. 1. Another month of sobriety 2. Cooler weather 3. Decorating for Halloween
    2. Find something to be optimistic about (even if it’s a difficult time). I am optimistic about cooler weather.
    3. Take a small step to a goal that really matters to you. I need to call my uncle.
    4. Start the day with the most important thing on your to-do-list. Updating this list and My Fitness Pal.
    5. Be a realistic optimist. See life as it is but focus on what’s good. I usually hope for the best but prepare for the worst. I think this counts!
    6. Remind yourself that things can change for the better. No matter how bad you think it is, it can always get worse. So enjoy life no matter where you are, or what you are doing, or your circumstances.
    7. Look for the good in people around you today. I can do this if I try. This was not difficult to do with visitors. Employees were a different matter!
    8. Make some progress on a project or task you’ve been avoiding. I need to clean the cabinets out. I am planning to start today. Didn’t happen.
    9. Share an important goal with someone you trust. did not do this.
    10. Take time to reflect on what you have accomplished recently. I have accomplished coloring pages, making doctor appointments, calming my nerves by taking some actions I never tried before, and more.
    11. Avoid blaming yourself or others. Find a helpful way forward. This is hard for me.
    12. Look out for positive news and reasons to be cheerful today. With everything going on around me and in me this will be hard, but I will pay attention to good news.
    13. Ask for help to overcome an obstacle you are facing. The obstacles I have cannot be solved by me, but by family members.
    14. Do something constructive to improve a difficult situation. I will have to think on this. I posted pictures of the eclipse that happened here on the Friends Group FB page, and sent some pics to my son and grandson.
    15. Thank yourself for achieving the things you often take for granted. I got up in a thankful mood today so I should be able to do this. The eclipse yesterday couldn’t have gone better.
    16. Put down your to-list and do something fun or uplifting. I will color, walk, and meditate-all things that are fun and uplifting to me.
    17. Take a small step toward a positive change you want to see in society. Teaching adults computer use provides a positive change in my community.
    18. Set hopeful, but realistic goals for the days ahead. My biggest hope for the near future is a holiday without depression and ‘drama’ caused by my family.
    19. Identify one of your positive qualities that will be helpful in the future. I think my tenacity will always be helpful to me and others.
    20. Find joy in tackling a task you’ve put off for some time. This will have to wait as I am not feeling too good today. Fall cold.
    21. Let go of the expectations of others and focus on what matters to you. I have been working on this, so this will be in progress for a while. Because I did this, my mother finally called me to see what was up after 3 weeks of missed calls from me.
    22. Share a hopeful quote, picture, or video with a friend or colleague. Will do here in spoiler because of size. I really need to figure out why the iPad won’t let me size these things!


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    23. Recognize that you have a choice of what to prioritize.
    24. Write down three specific things that have gone well recently.
    25. You can’t do everything! What are three priorities right now?
    26. Find a new prospective on a problem you face.
    27. Be kind to yourself today. Remember progress takes time.
    28. Ask yourself ‘will this still matter a year from now?’
    29. Plan a fun or exciting activity to look forward to.
    30. Identify three things that give you hope for the future.
    31. Set a goal that brings a sense of purpose for the coming month.


    RVRita , Roswell, NM

    “There is no need for me to accept blame for another person’s irrational actions. I will deal with my own shortcomings.” ALANON’s One Day at a Time.

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