WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2023

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  • barbiecat
    barbiecat Posts: 17,183 Member
    :) One of the hardest lessons I've had to learn in life is about acceptance. I have to accept things the way they are and stop praying/wishing/demanding that they be different. Many of us have situations like that right now. Mine is the puppy who needs to be taken out at two very inconvenient times in the middle of the night and has to be watched all the time for her safety and for the safety of the house. Once I was able to say, "this is my life even though it is inconvenient" things got better. As long as I try to hold on to my old ideas of how things should be, I'll have no peace.

    :)MIchele, the toucan is beautiful.

    :)Lanette, great plan with the rugs on your porch. Yesterday our neighbor brought us two big bags of maple leaves that she raked from under her tree. Jake uses them to discourage weeds in the raised beds.

    :) We filled out our ballots yesterday and will drop them off today.

    <3 Barbie in NW WA
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,221 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,288 Member
    2023 Optimistic October

    Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate books, old fashioned the the page books, digital books, and audio books.
    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.
    23. Recognize that you have a choice of what to prioritize. I will put myself first for care so I can take care of others and my normal tasks.
    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.
  • SophieRosieMom
    SophieRosieMom Posts: 3,637 Member
    Beth - we don't get much snow during the winter, and when we do it generally warms up and melts quickly since it normally gets into the 40's during the day. Over the years I've become an expert at shoveling so that I leave about 1/2 to 1 inch of snow on the deck so the mats/carpeting isn't lifted up. Just enough so that snow doesn't get into my Muck shoes and Rosie can walk out and do her business. And I like to walk on "crunchy" snow - my shoes get a much better grip. I used a lot of heavy duty staples from DH's stash on each little carpet.

    Remembering how it was when we lived in the midwest, I understand with your concern. Way back then sprinkling salt or de-icer of some type was the way to go after shoveling.

    Good luck with the siding project, sounds like the end is in sight for you. :)

    Lisa - that sunroom will be very nice, looks like the perfect location.

    Margaret - when will those beautiful leaves start to fall? I think the drought/dry weather sped things up for us out here.

    Barbie - I have plenty of leaves saved back for composting. I'm estimating I've hauled at least 4 cubic yards of maple leaves into the back yard and the job is 3/4 done. Thank goodness they were leaves and super light. :p I'll leave some under the tree to mulch in next time I mow that area. It's in the shade most of the day so has trouble drying out this time of year.

    A project for today is more winterizing for the hens' area. As the season grows colder, I'll have to deal with their frozen water but I'm an old hand - dump out the ice cube and pour warm water into their bowl. I use a plastic dog dish for their water. As long as they keep sticking their beaks in there and keep the water moving, it won't freeze. I might have a week or two of temps below freezing during the day which will mean two trips with warm water, but it's not a biggie. Gallon milk jugs work great.

    Lanette B)

  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    SophieRosieMom wrote: »
    Beth - we don't get much snow during the winter, and when we do it generally warms up and melts quickly since it normally gets into the 40's during the day. Over the years I've become an expert at shoveling so that I leave about 1/2 to 1 inch of snow on the deck so the mats/carpeting isn't lifted up. Just enough so that snow doesn't get into my Muck shoes and Rosie can walk out and do her business. And I like to walk on "crunchy" snow - my shoes get a much better grip. I used a lot of heavy duty staples from DH's stash on each little carpet.

    Remembering how it was when we lived in the midwest, I understand with your concern. Way back then sprinkling salt or de-icer of some type was the way to go after shoveling.

    Lanette B)

    Lanette ... I should have known that you had all the bases covered with the deck mats! Forgive me worrying. I'm with you on "crunchy snow" ... much easier to walk on!

    Beth
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,221 Member
    Stats for the day-

    Walk w/family- 2hrs 1min 19sec, 76elev, 2.95ap, 78ahr, 91mhr, 6.02mi= 544c
    Strava app= 738c
    Walk home to gym- 11.16min, .53mi= 49c
    Strava app= 66c
    Stairclimber- 10min, 109ahr, 136mhr, lvl8, 747steps, 47floors= 96c
    Treadmill jog- 9.26min, 131ahr, 160mhr, 6.2, 6.5, 7.0 & 7.6sp’s, 9.26min mi, 1mi= 115c
    Elliptical machine- 20min, 5resist, 5incl, 115ahr, 142mhr, 1.56mi= 156c
    Walk gym to home- 11.53min, .67mi= 57c
    Strava app = 83c

    Total cal 1017
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,569 Member
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  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,569 Member
    sh0tzz99 wrote: »
    Machka-I had to giggle a little when you suggested to Margaret that she take public transport. Other than a few bigger cities in this country, public transport is generally terrible and not available at all in rural areas. We live in a big city and it is terrible here. What takes us 15 minutes to drive, takes 45-60 on the bus. Our trolley is only good for specific places and our train only works for commuters. It stops running around 8pm. Any of these options requires a longish (a mile) walk to the nearest stop, a drive to a parking lot (for the trolley or train) or a ride share to the stop. They are not reasonable options for many/most who could really benefit from public transport. What's even worse now is they are removing the parking at the trolley stops (to build yet more condos), so we cannot even drive to the stop and take it to places we otherwise would (stadiums/concerts/festivals, etc.).


    Tina in CA

    As I mentioned earlier, I would have a lot of difficulty living somewhere long-term where there was limited public transportation ... or the ability to walk/cycle where I wanted to go.

    The public transportation in Tasmania isn't great, but it exists. I walk 0.8 km to and from the bus stop and my bus ride into the city for work takes anywhere from 30-60 minutes for what would be a 15 minute drive, if I drove. BUT it is less expensive than paying for parking and for a higher level of car insurance.

    Once I am in the city, I walk a lot to get things done.

    I like the freedom of being able to use public transportation, cycling or walking ... and not having to rely on a personal motor vehicle. :)


    Machka in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,569 Member
    Itchy around my ears and jaw still, but I've moved into using aloe vera now.

    Decluttering - a pile of stuff has gone into recycling or shredding

    Cassette to Digital conversion - progressing slowly.


    Machka in Oz
  • Rosemarie2972
    Rosemarie2972 Posts: 484 Member
    Has anyone heard the new Rolling Stones album yet? I am little curious about it.

    Best,
    Rosemarie from Georgia
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,569 Member
    edited October 2023
    grandmallie wrote: »
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    Hope this helps a little bit..

    This (above) applies to living / working with someone with Severe Brain Injury too.


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    M in Oz

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