WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2023
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Good morning, ladies.
Off to town this morning to get our covid shots then will go back in a couple of weeks for the flu shots.
Had our first snowfall of the season last night and the ground is covered. It might stay as I think we are getting colder the coming days.
Margaret, love the foliage pic. We had beautiful scenery out here as well but most of the colorful leaves have now fallen.
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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 Halloween21. 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.
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.
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.4 -
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. 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
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I always get the mail in ballot for voting. I like to research the people running and pick the one that matching my thinking the best. Can’t do that gong to vote. Anyway, mine was in the mail 2 days after I got it, last week.
Booster shots are on hold right now as DH just got over his cold and I am still in the midst of it. This is late for us as we usually get it the end of September. Looks like it will be the beginning of November before we can get the shots. We will get Flu and CoVid together the first time, then a couple weeks to a month later get the RS and a TDAP boosters. After that, we are good with all suggested vaccinations! DH and I go together as DH will not go on his own and if I don’t plan it and go, he won’t go. Same with DR appointments.
Today is: World Snow Leopard Day
Kabuki Syndrome Awareness Day (rare disease)
International Swallows Depart from San Juan Capistrano Day
Event Organizers’ Day
TV Talk Show Host Day
Mole Day (chemistry term)
National Croc Day
National Boston Cream Pie Day
Aviator Day
Labor Day in New Zealand
Republic Day in Hungary
Be sure to wear your Croc’s today while you each Boston Cream Pie watching the Talk Shows! LOL
RVRita
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Rita, Jake and I go for all our vaccinations together. We call it a "date". It assures that we both get vaccinated. The one time he got a Covid shot at a regular doctor appointment, he came home and drove me right over to the pharmacy so I could get mine.
Cascade, We are frugal and intentional shoppers but we buy name brands like Cascade when we find out that they work better than the store brand. We buy the important things even if they are pricy and save by not buying things that don't add much to our lives. Every new purchase requires thought.
Barbie in NW WA9 -
MFP Weekly Check-in for October 23, 2023
Debbie in Napa Valley CA - 154.4 Not losing but not gaining.
Rita in Roswell NM - I am down 1.2 pounds this week. Good week!
Kylia in Ohio - 127.3 yay! the right direction!
Lanette SW WA State – weight 168 today. Steady, slow, downward trend. 5 pounds in 4 months. I’m encouraged by the small easy tweaks I’ve made in the past week.
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Photos: Fall leaves, Drew in her angels wings, Cory starting the sun room project, Annie's sweet face, the deck Lannette stained and the blue mats!
Thanks to you all for continuing to share your lives with me!
Carol in GA
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Hello, dear hearts...
Am finally settling down for a bit of a rest... I've been moving fast this morning getting the have-to-do stuff done, like putting my meds together for the week. Then I got the vacuuming done, the dishes put away, got a gallon of tea made, as well as a bread pudding which Corey probably won't eat, so I'll have to send it with him to work or freeze it for me for later in small servings. Made it mainly to use up some cream and bread that were both going to go bad shortly, rather than from any great need to make something sweet.
Plus talked to my daughter, then my best friend, then Corey called at lunch, as he usually does, and we got dinner sorted out. Plus five different small deliveries got delayed, and they've all come in this morning--only one left to come, still, and I may end up having to call them to find out what's gone wrong with it. Might just wait one more day. None of the three things in the order are urgent.
Now there's finally time to paint, play with clay, or sew. Or take a nap - two restless nights in a row have me a little foggy. Plus I need to fit a shower in before Corey gets home... I'm a grub!
Later, my dears,
Love from hazy, 75 degree Arkansas...
Lisa in AR6 -
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
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!
Beth4 -
Afternoon ladies
Got Homie down to the vet that was a 10 min job,and got him out to potty..
I'm really disappointed in the way the dealership is working on getting Toms car fixed.It will be a week tomorrow and still no part ..
Will get the clothes folded and put away..
Heather-Love that picture of you Johnny and the kids.. thats a framer !!
Lisa- thats going to be a Sweet sunroom.. I know one kitty cat thats going to LOVE it..
Annie-
Hope this helps a little bit..6 -
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 10173 -
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I know I'm behind, but am trying to catch up again. So, if I answer or comment on something old, that's why.
Lanette-We've had a "smart" meter for many years. We don't notice a difference in our bill or anything from that. Our bill is crazy high because they keep raising the rates.
Also, what a great idea with the non-slip mats.
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.).
Heather-Glad you're on the mend!
Annie-You are doing a great job with your parents. Hang in there.
Lisa-I'm envious of your sunroom. I am at the point where I really need a space that is 100% mine. My space now is also the guest room, so I give it up a lot. That's a big reason I am considering ditching the guest room.
Allie-There is no such thing as service anymore. I took my car in for the dealer to look at something and they let it sit in the lot for a week and didn't even get to it. It was going to take yet another week for them to look at it, so I reclaimed it. Fortunately, what I wanted them to look at became a non-issue.
Guess I better get back to work and house cleaning. More guests arrive tomorrow. *sigh*
Tina in CA
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Grandmallie: The Living With Dementia post is excellent!
Machka: The posts by Hoffman are great!
Good day so far...another gorgeous day...I got quite a bit accomplished, including cleaning out the car where McDonald's ice coffee containers tend to accrue! I am listening to The Oregon Trail by Rinker Buck. It is entertaining and I am learning something about going West in the 1800's. He went West with his brother, Nick, along the Oregon Trail (which of course is paved now) in a covered wagon and received much help and good cheer from the Farmers and families they met along the way! I am reading this for a book club.
I am about to make a Tofu recipe which I don't have much experience with. We'll see how this goes. I love the tofu dishes at our local Vietnamese restaurant!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
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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
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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
I love being able to use public transportation too, but it just isn't reasonable here. We do use the bus from time to time, but that mile walk back home late at night is brutal sometimes (and not necessarily safe). When Uber first started and it was inexpensive, I used it a lot. In the past few years (lawsuits later), it's become so expensive that it no longer works. It's sad, but that is the way it works in the U.S. I would ride my bike more if it wasn't so dangerous.
Tina in CA5 -
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 Oz4 -
Has anyone heard the new Rolling Stones album yet? I am little curious about it.
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia1 -
grandmallie wrote: »
Hope this helps a little bit..
This (above) applies to living / working with someone with Severe Brain Injury too.
And these ...
M in Oz2
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