WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2023
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Saw pulmonologist this morning. Lots of breathing tests and I did OK until I had to do the 6 minute walk. Then my oxygen sats went down to 86. Normal is 95 - 100. He and I had a good talk. If I can arrange transportation he is is favor of doing the clinical study. If not, then he wants me to start on methotrexate.
The tests also showed that my lungs are still inflamed and he has ordered a CT scan. See him again in 3 months. In the meantime I am to start doing short 2 minute walks and work up.
Machka - glad you had a good trip.
Allie - enjoy the new car.
Pip - congrats on the run.
Everyone take care, Sue in WA
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Well my thighs where i got the shots are a bit sore..but here is hoping i can get some sleep tonight.
Im tired am going to try and go to sleep..
I got my shingles shot like 8 yrs ago ..do you need to get a booster.
I have an appointment on Thursday afternoon for the Flu and pneumonia shots2 -
CarolGaGal wrote: »Machka ~ Rhody looks like a very large cat and is very lovely! How much does he weigh?
Carol in GA
Last vet visit, I think he was 5.4 kg (12 lbs). He's at the top end of the normal range for his size.
He's not overly big and I've thought of him as a small cat, until I met my mother's cat and aunt & uncle's cat this past month. Their cats are smaller!
But he's got quite a noticeable primordial pouch and longish fur on his stomach, so when he lies down, he can look bigger. He kind of "spills" everywhere.
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1. Make a list of new things you want to do this month.
I have a massive list of things to do. Always. I'm never bored.
In November, however, we're organising a cycling event mid-month, and then there's another one right at the beginning of December.
My garden needs mid-spring work.
I need more mid-spring exercise.
Lots of things!!
2. Respond to a difficult situation in a different way.
I try things ... and then I go to Google to find different things to try.
3. Get outside and observe the changes in nature around you.
I am outside whenever I can. Love nature! And one really nice thing about returning to Tasmania is that we're going into summer.
4. Sign up to join a new course, activity, or online community.
How about I just finish the course I started some time ago.
5. Change your normal routine today and notice how you feel.
My November 5th didn't exist. How's that for a changed routine!
6. Try out a new way of being physically active.
Today, my physical activity was standing in line and walking.
7. Be creative. Cook, draw, write, paint, make or inspire.
Yesterday wasn't a particularly creative day although, in the evening, I did resume work on a colouring that I had nearly finished before we left.
8. Plan a new idea or activity you want to try out this year.
I have a list!!
But today, I might unpack.
9. When you feel you can’t do something, add the word ‘yet’.
10. Be curious, learn about a new topic or an inspiring idea.11. Choose a different route and see what you notice on the way.
12. Find out something new about someone you care about.
23. Do something playful outdoors - walk, run, explore, relax.
24. Find a new way to help or support a cause you care about.
25. Build on new ideas by thinking “yes, and what if…”
26. Look at life at someone else’s eyes and see their perspective.
27. Try a new way to practice self-care and be kind to yourself.
28. Connect with someone from a different generation.
29. Broaden your perspective: read a different paper, magazine, or site.
30. Make a meal using a recipe or ingredient you haven’t used before.
31. Learn a new skill from a friend or share one of yours with them.
32. Find a new way to tell someone you appreciate them.
33. Set aside a time to pursue an activity your love.
34. Share with a friend something useful you learned recently.
35. Use one of your strengths in a new and creative way.
36. Try out a different radio station or new TV show.
37. Join a friend doing a hobby and find out why they love it.
38. Discover your creative side. Design a friendly greeting card.
39. Enjoy new music today. Play, sing, dance or listen.
40. Look for new reasons to be hopeful, even in tough times.
Machka in Oz
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »
Speaking of which, there's a new project on my list... when I hung the living room clock back on the wall after I moved the clock back an hour, I must have missed the hanger--it fell as soon as I turned away from it and busted into its pieces parts. It was a $5 garage sale buy years ago, not valuable at all, so not exactly a tragedy. However, the clock face and mechanism came through unscathed, so I'm going to see if I can make something out of clay to house them. Should be interesting.
Later, y'all...
Love,
Lisa in AR
We went to Goodwill today and bought a clock- one that Dh has always wanted but would never pay the price-
https://www.amazon.com/Rhythm-Clocks-Peaceful-Cosmos-Motion/dp/B00TUWZT4G/ref=sr_1_22?crid=3R7WHEOF0T9YW&keywords=rhythm+clocks+motion+and+musical-small+world&qid=1699410318&s=home-garden&sprefix=rhythm+clocks+motion+and+musical-small+world,garden,149&sr=1-22&ufe=app_do:amzn1.fos.ac2169a1-b668-44b9-8bd0-5ec63b24bcb5&th=1
Got it for $9.99
ours has a black face instead of blue.
The tone of the music is very pretty-30 tunes to choose from, including some Christmas ones.
Also got Embossing boards- for making cards- 9 of them for $6.99. Will be fun to try making things with them4 -
hi gals....
Lisa - I have a clock that was a horizontal slice of a tree all cleaned up and then oiled and a hole drilled for the clock mechanism and the numbers glued in place I really love it... I am sure you can make something personal in clay.
thinking of everyone.
Kim in N. California
We have a clock like that too- not sure where it is now- in a closet I guess- too many clocks1 -
Hi Gals,
So I decided to make a multi-bean soup; because I had accumulated small amounts of a bunch of different beans. So I soaked them overnight as you would, then cooked them in the crockpot (I don’t have any of the new pots/fryers) and cooked them and cooked them…LOL many of these dried beans I had owned for many years. Finally about 30 hours of cooking the beans are soft and wonderful! I seasoned this with tomatoes, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, salt and pepper – based on a recommendation from a friend I added a can of refried beans – I have the most beautiful creamy bean soup. I’m serving it to both a friend tonight and to the family I am cooking a meal for with cornmeal muffins.
So I liked my soup, my friend liked it so much she took a serving home, I shared it with another friend who loved it - but the family I am cooking for gave it a zero. They hated it, it was ugly. I am not sure they even tried it.
Allie – I was trying to remember and I got my shingles shots last year or the year before, and I had to get 2 about 4-6 months apart – so if you only got one, you should ask your doc about that.
Lisa – is it easier to be just 4 hours apart in time zones with your daughter or not, as I recall you guys talked while one of you were exercising(?)
I decided to take a serious look at my time over a week, to figure out why I so feel like I have so little me time – and this list explains it, because I forgot to add grocery shopping, any other errands, catching up with you…. I’m putting it in a spoiler because otherwise this is to darn long.7 days = 168 hours
Sleep 8 hours a day + Getting ready for bed (pj, teeth, taking levi out) 30 minutes a day + getting ready for the day (clothes, teeth, taking levi out) 30 minutes a day = 9hours a day x 7 = 63 hours a week
Meals, prep + eating+ clean up for me and Levi = 2 hours a day x 7 = 14 hours a week
Swim (change pack clothes, drive, swim, shower, change, drive home) 3 hours a day x2 days a week = 6 hours a week
Counseling (drive, appointment, drive) = 2 hours a week
Walk Levi every morning 1.5 hours a day x 6 = 9 hours a week
Work 10 hours 5 days a week and 6.5 hours 2 days a week = 63 hours a week
Care/visit/driving mom around 5 hours a week
Clean house and do laundry 3 hours a week
Pay bills, deal with the “business” of 2 households 2 hours a week
Committed hours a week = 167
Leaves me with 1 hour a week to do something with a friend, write personal emails, phone calls, read, play with the dog….. Which suddenly explains why I am constantly behind on something!!!!
Love ya all,
Kim in N. California
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The Trip - Part 1Roughly about 3 months ago, things fell into place to allow us to leave Tasmania sometime. About the same time, a work friend of mine mentioned that he and his wife were planning their first trip to Europe since COVID to see her parents and do a bit of travelling. I mentioned what was just an idea at that time ... that we might finally be able to go and see my family.
That set things off.
In a very short period of time, I had a massive list of things to do and was adding to it every day. My work friend loves researching things ... especially things like travel plans ... so he was a great help to me and we reminded each other to check on this or that, suggested options, etc..
My list continued to grow .... and before I knew it, a concrete plan was beginning to form.
It had been 6 years since we had travelled, really travelled, so I was rusty at the whole process AND things have changed with my husband so we couldn't travel like we used to do.
We used to do long-haul flights where we'd be either in transit or waiting in an airport for 30+ hours. Obviously we couldn't do that now, so I had to break the trip up. Not easy when there's a whole Pacific Ocean with not a lot of islands in it ... and when some of the Hawaiian airports weren't taking their usual number of flights because of the fires there.
We also never used to care where our seats were and we could be crammed in anywhere ... but with my husband's situation, I knew we needed extra room and privacy.
There were so many things like that I had to take into consideration.
So that kept me busy this winter.
Plus in the midst of all the travel planning, I applied for a job I was kind of interested in, and ended up getting an interview. I placed a close second for the position, and that was OK with me. It gave me a chance to get my CV etc. up to date.
I had a really busy winter!!
And now, I'm thinking about sleep again.
The Trip - Part 2This trip had certain complications and the first was that we needed to take care of Rhody, our cat.
In fact, I had started planning other aspects of the trip, when I realised that I needed to sort out something for Rhody first, then plan the trip around when he could be cared for.
We found quite a good place and we have been pleased. We emailed a few times, back and forth and were sent a photo of Rhody in about the middle of the time. That contact was good. Rhody wasn't overly happy with it and didn't want to come out much, but he was eating and drinking and healthy. We suspect he probably made use of the outdoor section at night when people weren't around.
We picked him up today and he has been so incredibly happy. He's not an overly cuddly cat, but this is the most cuddly he's ever been!
The Trip - Part 3
With everything in place, my last day of work was Tuesday 3 October.
Wednesday was spent doing all the last minute packing etc.
On Thursday 5 October, we dropped Rhody off at his resort, then returned home to catch a taxi to the airport.
Thursday's flight was a direct flight from Hobart to Auckland, New Zealand where I had booked 2 nights. We've flown to Canada via Auckland before but have only spent a couple hours in the airport each time. This time we actually left the airport! We were toying with the idea of going into the city, but decided to keep things really casual instead.
Near the airport there is a discount shopping area, so we visited that, then later we went to a nearby miniature golf course which was a bit of fun. And we visited a butterfly sanctuary / small zoo which was really nice. I think I might have mentioned these back on October 6.
On Saturday, we had booked a late check-out so we were able to sleep and rest, and then in the evening, we set off on our 13 hour flight to Vancouver. I had booked Premium Economy (used to be called Business Class back in the day when there was "First Class" on planes), so we had 2 nice-sized seats together and little luxuries like real dishes/utensils, hot wash clothes, etc. In the planning and preparation phase, I had purchased good neck pillows, eye masks, headbands, etc. to make ourselves as comfortable as possible, and I think they helped. We both slept reasonably well.
Then it was another taxi closer to where my father was able to pick us up ... and we were there!! It was fantastic to be able to see my parents in person!!
One of the decisions I had made was to stay right in the area where my parents live, but not with my parents. So I rented a 2-bedroom basement suite apartment through Airbnb. That was brilliant. It was so nice to have our own place, the place was wonderful, and the people in the rest of the house were great.
In the past, when we've gone to Canada, we've travelled here and there, but this time, we just wanted to stay put, to reconnect with family in the area, to explore the area, and to rest.
So we didn't have a lot of adventures, but ...
A couple days after we arrived, some family came in from Alberta, so I went to that gathering and reconnected with family I hadn't seen in years as well as family I last saw 6 years ago. Then throughout the month, we spent time with various ones of aunt, uncle, cousins. In the 6 years, two of my cousins had married, so we met their wives, and one couple had a baby ... a little girl who is now almost 3 years old. Lots of catching up.
Friends of ours picked up that we were in Canada, so they came over from Vancouver Island. It was great to get together with them. They are the type of friends where we all get talking like the last time we saw each other was a couple months ago, and hours can pass without us noticing.
Plus we got to know the family in the house where we were staying.
There was lots of walking and cycling, including cycling with my father.
We did go on a river cruise at Harrison Lake - just my husband and me - where we saw huge fish, seals and best of all, bald eagles.
We explored the city and surrounding area, reacquainting ourselves with parts we had seen before and into areas we hadn't gone before.
We ate all sorts of food I can't get in Australia ... thankfully, I appear to have only gained a couple kg, but we were fairly active.
And I took care of several things I couldn't do over the past 6 years.
We were there 4 weeks, and flew out on Canadian Saturday 4 November to Auckland. Going back, I wasn't able to get Premium Economy so I went with Air New Zealand's Skycouch, which is 3 seats along the side in Economy. You pay for 2 seats and for a little bit extra, you get the 3rd seat. They have footrests which come up partway or all the way up, flat, to make a narrow bed. We flew with all the leg rests partway up and kind of sprawled over the 3 seats. In the future, I would try to get Premium Economy (book earlier) but it wasn't too bad. Better than just plain Economy!!
This time, we were in Auckland for about 24 hours and spent most of it in the hotel sleeping.
I know they say jet lag is worse going east (to Canada), but I feel it more going west (to Australia).
And yesterday, we came home!
I will start posting a few photos soonish.
I had put a lot of thought and planning into how to make the trip good for my husband, and I was very glad I did. We had flown to the mainland a few months ago for a short trip, and that helped me determine what changes I might need to make. Then I flew to Brisbane for work, and again, that helped.
Fortunately, we have a direct flight between Hobart and Auckland just now. It's 3.5 hours, so not bad. I chose seats with a little extra leg room. For the long haul portion, I went with Premium Economy on the way there and the Skycouch on the way back so that we could have more room. Those were good decisions.
Staying in one location was another good decision because we could form a routine.
I did have to pace ourselves because at times, all the get-togethers were a bit overwhelming for him. So there were a few days where we didn't do much of anything. I think there was one day where we didn't leave our apartment at all ... I didn't even get out of pjs. In the past, we would have done a lot more ... but the past is gone and this was good. It was a really nice time.
Machka in Oz
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I decided to take a serious look at my time over a week, to figure out why I so feel like I have so little me time – and this list explains it, because I forgot to add grocery shopping, any other errands, catching up with you…. I’m putting it in a spoiler because otherwise this is to darn long.7 days = 168 hours
Sleep 8 hours a day + Getting ready for bed (pj, teeth, taking levi out) 30 minutes a day + getting ready for the day (clothes, teeth, taking levi out) 30 minutes a day = 9hours a day x 7 = 63 hours a week
Meals, prep + eating+ clean up for me and Levi = 2 hours a day x 7 = 14 hours a week
Swim (change pack clothes, drive, swim, shower, change, drive home) 3 hours a day x2 days a week = 6 hours a week
Counseling (drive, appointment, drive) = 2 hours a week
Walk Levi every morning 1.5 hours a day x 6 = 9 hours a week
Work 10 hours 5 days a week and 6.5 hours 2 days a week = 63 hours a week
Care/visit/driving mom around 5 hours a week
Clean house and do laundry 3 hours a week
Pay bills, deal with the “business” of 2 households 2 hours a week
Committed hours a week = 167
Leaves me with 1 hour a week to do something with a friend, write personal emails, phone calls, read, play with the dog….. Which suddenly explains why I am constantly behind on something!!!!
Love ya all,
Kim in N. California
You work a lot of hours!! Is there anything you can adjust in that regard?
At least you're getting regular exercise! "Walk Levi every morning 1.5 hours a day x 6 = 9 hours a week"
M in Oz
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Heather - I had twisted and sprained ankles regularly when I was young and pretty much all of the pains I’ve had in my life are posture related, so I can empathize. I don’t know what it feels like not to be in pain somewhere, I also understand the jealousy.
Allie - are they able to tell you how this keeps happening to you with your credit card?
Inappropriate behaviour is quite common I think.
Vicki - Sounds like a nice weekend for you.
Carol - I am hoping to sell them at a craft show. Prayers for you, your husband and BIL.
Machka - I’m so happy for you. It sounds like all of your hard work paid off.
Kylia - I would be all for longer hours to have weekends off. I would not. Be happy with only one day a week off.
One of the things I am still angry about with not being able to continue at the manor is that they had an incredible time off and benefit package.
I was hoping to retire from there.
Lanette - what I have posted pictures of so far was all scrap wood that DH had in his stash. Yesterday though I spent 4 hours in the shop cutting on the band saw and sanding. I have the first coat of base paint on the pieces today.
Joy - the fog has been crazy! DH took almost 45 minutes for his usual 20 minute drive the other night.
Sounds like you grandson has found his niche.
Lisa - That is a big time difference. I struggle with the 3 hour difference with my family sometimes.
I can’t wait to see your clock repurposed.
Annie - I hope you did go with your Dad. He needs some help it seems.
Rebecca - I need to try you nose to toes hydration for your skin. I get so dry, in the winter especially.
Debbie - love the clock and the deals. Those embossing boards were a phenomenal price.
Kim - that is exhausting. I hope you can find a way to find some me time.
I went and helped my friend a little bit this afternoon, base painted my projects I cut yesterday this morning, and finished another stocking front tonight. One more stocking front to go hopefully I’ll get it done next week.
I am a huge Dolly Parton fan, there was an interview tonight with Robin Roberts called Rhinestones to Rock n Roll. She has a new book coming out that tells her story in her clothes and costumes. She also has her new rock album and is working on her story being done on Broadway in January 2025. She has written most of the music for it and chose the ones she didn’t write. I think that her staying so busy keeps her healthy. She is 77.
Tracey in Edmonton
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Machka - That had to feel like flinging the gates of a prison open, to be able to finally go home again. I'm so pleased for you.
Oh yeah!!!!!LisaInArkansas wrote: »Just got off the phone with my daughter in Hawaii, on her way to drop her daughter to school and head for work herself, and come to find out Hawaii doesn't observe daylight savings time, so now we're only four hours apart instead of five!
Later, y'all...
Love,
Lisa in AR
With all the time changes both in Australia and North America, I had to check how far apart my parents are from me ...
It's 4:45 pm on Wednesday 8 November here ... it's 9:45 pm on Tuesday 7 November in Vancouver.
So Hobart is 19 hours ahead of Vancouver.
M in Oz
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Well some yutz decided to either go out or come in the side door at 12:15 a.m.and set Alfie off so I got about 5 1/2 hrs sleep ..
Of course Alfie went back to sleep but me.. noo
Im still tired but I'll probably catch a little more sleep before I have to get up.
Will get pictures of the new ride today.
Feels odd not having a vehicle at the moment.4 -
Quite proud of myself this morning for altering my plans for the reunion.
The day is wet and very windy. I really didn't fancy trailing my case around the harbour in a gale, trying to find my school friends for a sandwich lunch. Even if they let me in with a case, as there is a bag search.
So I decided to delay my departure and just go straight to the hotel. I will get there just before check in time. I've booked a taxi to the station, and will get one at the other end.
Texted G to tell her.
It really is ghastly out there.
There have been a few issues with fallen trees and signalling, so I'm keeping an eye open for delays.
Would very much rather stay at home in the warm and dry, but I have an obligation, especially to B, who has travelled from Scotland. I'm sure it will all be fine in the end.
Early lunch is calling!
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Good morning ladies!
Yes I did take my Dad to his doctor appointment. The check-in requires a smart phone to scan a QR code, and that would have been a problem. And then we went straight to see mom. Long day.
Today is Mom's birthday, so it's time to make her cake. It's her favorite chocolate cake recipe with a bit of oil in it for moisture. And no milk.
Machka glad you had a great trip. Your husband is lucky to have you to plan for his needs.
Have a great day ladies!
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »Today is Mom's birthday, so it's time to make her cake. It's her favorite chocolate cake recipe with a bit of oil in it for moisture. And no milk.
Annie in Delaware
Chocolate Wacky Cake (Depression Era Cake)
Dry Ingredients
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
3 Tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup water
My parents used to make that cake for me for my birthdays.
I think it was one of the first cakes I learned to make.
Machka in Oz
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Playing miniature golf in New Zealand at the beginning of October ...
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Machka- looks like so much fun..so glad you were able to get away and sounds like you planned everything just right.
Im up and dressed and will be off in about an hour to stop at the bank and then to dealership yipee..so Doris gave me a personal check for 5,000 can I just sign that over to the dealership or do I need to stop at the band and get a bank check?2 -
Good Wednesday,
Machka Once again your organizational skills and attention to detail went a long way. I really feel your joy and peace coming off the pages.
Carol Prayers. Alzheimer's runs in my mother's family. My grandmother and 6 of her sisters all had it. The 7th died of throat cancer around age 60. My Aunt has been in a memory care unit for 3 years. My mother still lives on her own, but probably shouldn't. She has disowned all her children again (like the 5th or 6th time) . I send texts for holidays and a Christmas card, but that is all the contact I have. The really sad part is she has 8 great grandchildren she has never met due to her personal issues.
Debbie I once found that style of clock that I loved, but DH said no at the time. We weren't yet married, and I couldn't afford it. I have looked for over 15 yrs for another, but have yet to find it, I am happy for you to have found such bargains.
Two days over 10k steps and over 7 hrs sleep! Today will be a struggle for steps due to 7 hours in truck, ugh. Have 3k so far.
I am struggling this morning. Thanksgiving is my holiday. I am struggling as my youngest daughter who lives in town told me last night that they won't be joining us this year. For whatever reason, she says she has panic attacks every time her sister or kids are involved in something. As an adult it is her right to say no. As a Mom, I am sad that she can't put aside whatever for a few hours. I am proud that she told me the why. I understand protecting self mental health. I am confused by the issues my girls have with each other. 20 years ago it was oldest jealous of youngest. Now it is reversed. I guess I am feeling hurt, confused, and disappointed. My anxiety due to her decision last night made it hard to concentrate so was in bed at 915. My mind knows that it is okay. If she didn't live down the street I would be disappointed but not upset. It will be okay. I just need to calm myself. I raised successful and independent daughter's.
Gotta get going,
Kylia heading north into cold and rain which is better than cold and snow!
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Okay cake is in the oven. The recipe is very similar to yours Machka! I'm afraid I might have added too much water as I was talking while cooking. We shall see.
My mom's present is wrapped. It's a gorgeous light grey blue aran zip front sweater. She will likely put it away and never wear it ( it's too nice to wear!) But then someday I will inherit it. So either way, she has a nice present to open. And there are cards for her.
And miracle of miracles, my dad cleaned up his stuff when told! He went off to the library.
So we are pretty much caught up. Yay!
Annie in Delaware
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Good morning, my dears, from the second summer of the Arkansas River Valley,
Supposed to get up to the mid-80s once more today (30C), and by tomorrow be about 20 degrees cooler. The weather critters say the rain will begin at noon tomorrow, as well.
Kylia - I'm sorry your daughters don't get along, but pleased that your youngest trusts you enough to tell you the truth, that she doesn't choose to be in a room with her sister. If it helps at all, I truly hated being around my sister until I was in my mid-30s. She kept trying to run over me with the religion truck, and had four kids, while I was irreligious and infertile. Eventually, she stopped trying to save me and I stopped trying to feel superior, and we found we had our mother in common, whom we both loved to distraction. Your daughters do have their love for you in common, and that may well override their own needs in their own time.
Kim - Thanks for that suggestion, and the confidence that I'll figure it out.
I tried two possible designs yesterday and wasn't happy with either one. Still haven't figured out how I made peacock feathers look like teeth... 
Still thinking. Your week schedule was staggeringly full... but I'm looking at it now from my retired perspective, and my schedule is almost exactly opposite! I usually only have an hour or two a week that is committed to anything, rather than only having one free. No suggestions for you... I lived a lot of overscheduled years of my life, and while it won't kill you, it does leave you with an overwhelming fatigue most of the time. Oh - and the time change will just help keep my call schedule a little less overwhelming. More than once I've literally said goodbye to either my husband, my daughter or my best friend because the next one of them is calling. This should space them out a bit! I'm beginning to be able to occasionally stop myself from picking up a call if it's not convenient for me at that moment, but that's incredibly hard for some reason.
Sue - I'm sorry there was so much inflammation and hope the methotrexate helps. I'm finding more and more that my body will accept any changes better if I start small and add very small increments, whether it's exercising or adding a new food or new habit. Starting at two minutes of walking seems like a really good way to begin.
Heather - Hope you enjoy the reunion!
Annie - Many happy birthday wishes to your mom...
Hope it is or was a good Wednesday for all,
Love from Arkansas,
Lisa
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Kylia as a child we had grand Thanksgiving dinner often with twenty people or more. I remember eating around the ping pong table. It's difficult for me to let go of that tradition, but everything changes. Both of my brothers died, and I'm divorced, and my sister's family is in Tennessee. So it might just be me and my parents, unless my local cousins invite us, and they already have eleven adults and a passel of little ones. It's difficult to change holiday traditions but it's wishful thinking to believe they will never change. And the new way might be a happier way. Sorry for your family trouble.
Can you tell I had some extra caffeine today? I do prattle on some days. Thank you for understanding!
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Karen ... the memorial video is lovely ...
Carol ... so sorry to hear your BIL is failing. As others have said, he is blessed to have you and your husband in his life.
Annie ... I hope your mom is able to enjoy her special day. Taking care of elderly parents is not a task for the fainthearted. You are doing a great job! The Depression Era cake is one I used to make for my son who had egg allergies ... no one every believed me that it was vinegar and soda that worked as the rising agents. It's still our favorite chocolate cake.
Kylia ... when my husband and I were younger we used to take drives in the country and admire properties that had yards like yours. Never managed to purchase anything with that much acreage and as we've aged, often comment that we're glad we don't have that much to mow! Our one acre is enough!
Tracey ... I loved your craft idea for using sheet music and making it look vintage! But mod-lodge has me worried. I also love your current craft projects. I know a woman who makes similar things and she had a "Show" on Facebook this past weekend. (She has a Facebook presence for her crafting.) Every 15 minutes she posted photos of things she had made with prices (they were all snowman related) and people commented under the post if they wanted something. For the most part people were expected to pick things up from her home which eliminated the need to ship and she didn't have a "table fee" at a show. She sold out of every item within minutes. Is that something you could do where you live?
Machka ... I am so very happy that you and your husband were finally able to travel!
So my husband and I are on the clean-up phase of our project now. We are getting there but have left-over partial boxes of both siding and soffit. I've posted on our local buy nothing site (not able to return to retailers) and even had some interest, but it's still here. Calling Habitat for Humanity today but fear it's going to have to be cut up and thrown out and that seems so very wasteful to me.
I've been getting back on track with my restricted eating, the scale is finally moving again and my appetite is getting back to normal. I need to keep at it.
Beth near Buffalo6 -
Im here at the dealership and was here 1/2 hr early..you know me..always early lol
Carolyn was kind enough to drop me off.keep me in your thoughts that this goes off without a hitch.
I have a nervous stomach as this is only the 2nd big transaction ive done solo..
I had the screws for the plates and somehow lost them.. but here is hoping they have some of those around to put on my plates..
I should have taken some tylenol as im fighting a slight headache.
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2023 New Ways November
Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate thoughtful people.Meditation: daily. 3/30 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)6. Try out a new way of being physically active. I will have to think about this. Maybe do a YouTube video. Did not do this.
Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min 0/23
Strength all muscles 2 x 0/8 a week
Flexible (yoga, stretching) /8 a week 10 min
Balance 5 days 10 min /20
1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(300%,100%,100%,100%).
85 days SOBER!
2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 6521,(7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%—6059,87%—6458,92%,-6847,98%)
3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 (10,00%)
4. Contact close family every week (4x) 225/208—(733%,100% My mom called me for a change.)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)91/94 (100%)
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, 173.2 (600%)
7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 3/23 (681%,100,100)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 45/12
(100%)
9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 10/12—(100%)
10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (100%) 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 —90.7%
November met—
December met—
1. Make a list of new things you want to do this month. 1. Start Christmas shopping, 2. Work on my happiness, 3. Walk the mall at least once. 4. Read a new book
2. Respond to a difficult situation in a different way. I will see what comes up, but the daily readings I do have helped a lot already! Did this!
3. Get outside and observe the changes in nature around you..Supposed to be in the low 80’s (f) here today and the week to come so will have plenty of time to do this. Didn’t do this today, sick.
4. Sign up to join a new course, activity, or online community. I’ll have to look around for this. Thinking about something to do with MCC. I joined 2 new groups on FB.
5. Change your normal routine today and notice how you feel. Will do!
7. Be creative. Cook, draw, write, paint, make or inspire. I will Zendoodle. I tried out my DH’s suggestion for mirror letters.
8. Plan a new idea or activity you want to try out this year. I have a water color set. I will experiment with that.9. When you feel you can’t do something, add the word ‘yet’.
10. Be curious, learn about a new topic or an inspiring idea.
11. Choose a different route and see what you notice on the way.
12. Find out something new about someone you care about.
13. Do something playful outdoors - walk, run, explore, relax.
14. Find a new way to help or support a cause you care about.
15. Build on new ideas by thinking “yes, and what if…”
16. Look at life at someone else’s eyes and see their perspective.
17. Try a new way to practice self-care and be kind to yourself.
18. Connect with someone from a different generation.
19. Broaden your perspective: read a different paper, magazine, or site.
20. Make a meal using a recipe or ingredient you haven’t used before.
21. Learn a new skill from a friend or share one of yours with them.
22. Find a new way to tell someone you appreciate them.
23. Set aside a time to pursue an activity your love.
24. Share with a friend something useful you learned recently.
25. Use one of your strengths in a new and creative way.
26. Try out a different radio station or new TV show.
27. Join a friend doing a hobby and find out why they love it.
28. Discover your creative side. Design a friendly greeting card.
29. Enjoy new music today. Play, sing, dance or listen.
30. Look for new reasons to be hopeful, even in tough times.
RVRita in Roswell, NM
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I need a boot in the behind as I’ve been giving in to my sugar urges/addiction since that first fling with Tootsie Rolls the beginning of October. Not feeling well b/c of the MCC doesn’t help either. I know food won’t help. My mind knows better, but somehow, my hand doesn’t listen! I’ve gained 2 pounds Oct/Nov and am exactly where I was in January! My fight has kept me stable but not what I need/want. I need to lose at least 20 pounds (30 sky hope) for health reasons. At least I’ve not gained over the year. That is something.
So I got a big bag of popcorn at Sam’s for would you believe, 50 cents? It’s a 16 OZ bag of Smartfood. Yesterday, I took sandwich bags and measured out the entire bag in one serving sandwich bags. I can regulate better that way. I do have a portable food scale and used that to get the bags about the same size. I need to stay away from Sonic Blasts, and Dunkin Donuts and the candy aisle! So keep me in check by reminding me! LOL. I will try to post how good I did each day.
Yesterday was not good for sugar. I don’t want to admit b/c it is a little embarrassing: Sonic medium Blast, Sonic sugar free lemonade, Sam’s turnovers-2, and some popcorn while measuring out the servings. None of which is good for me, but sure tastes good!
I had an appointment with my therapist Monday. The office had moved across town! I was at the old office on time but when I found the place empty, I tried calling 3 times before I got someone. They gave me the new address, and I complained b/c no one informed me of the move. By the time I got to the new office, I was 15 minutes late. They made me re-schedule. Now I’m debating whether to cancel or go to the re-scheduled appointment at the end of the month. I may go and cancel in January. IDK, confused right now.
RVRita struggling (minor stuff) in NM
PS. We were awakened with another 5.2 earthquake last night, due to fracking in TX.
RVRita struggling in NM9 -
And Today IS: The day to try a Harvey Walbanger with something bold and pungent, including a cappuccino for desert. Listening to piano all the while! (NOT LOL!) BYW, I won’t be disconnecting my WI_FI today either!
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