WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR NOVEMBER 2023

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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,026 Member
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    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Debbie - I wish your DH could step away from seeing his abusive mother. It’s not healthy for any of you. I’m sorry your holiday was ruined.



    I don’t know where the time is going! I have only 3 classes left of ceramics before Christmas. I need to get my SIL’s gift started and finished!

    I spend all day and evening painting. Tomorrow will be the same I think.
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    I have a quiz tomorrow in class. I have decided to let the college know how much time our instructor is missing. Last week and this week he missed 2 days each.

    I’m off to bed
    Tracey in Edmonton

    LOVE your creations- sooo cute

    As for dh, he can't totally step away from his mother because he is the only one to take care of- no other family left. She is 87 I think. Doesn't read/write English well enough to handle bills, doesn't drive, etc.
    When she fell a year and a half ago, she truly did his help with everything. She has recovered pretty fully so doesn't need him there twice a day but got used to it and still wants it/demands it. If he doesn't they fight. I don't understand it- He won't stand up to her.
    Sadly, I can't remember a holiday in years that he/she didn't ruin.
    I missed so many holidays over the years with my family because she expected us there for every one. Christmas was the one a year I put my foot down and made sure I was with my parents.

    Time to get to bed.

    Debbie
    Napa Valley Ca.


  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,368 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 9,803 Member
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    Was awake at 4 am because I passed out at 8 pm, but have the laundry in the dryer..so so far so good..im sure I'll need a nap later but thats ok.
  • kymarai
    kymarai Posts: 3,627 Member
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    My Thanksgiving. We draw numbers to see who sits at what table to mix things up. Somehow most of the kids ended up at the big table-lol!
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    My oldest and I

    Too much food! Kids played well together. Lots of visiting. Got rest of lights up and the blow ups. Since I clean as I go, cleanup was fairly easy. Put some pie in freezer for later. Next year will do one pie each, no cobbler, small cranberry salad, and turkey breast only (not whole bird). Watched its a wonderful life before bed. Never heard from my other grands yesterday- :'( I did find out from my nephew's wife that they both got their learner's permits in October. I seriously don't know what is up with them. I am disappointed 😞. You give and give.....and never expect to be discarded. In spite of them, I really had a great day yesterday.

    Machka i noticed the pricing thing at businesses going out of business. Marking up prices to do deep discounts. So sad.

    Tracey I love your crafts. I love buying homemade items.

    Debbie Hugs. I hope the show goes well.

    My table is always open to any who want to join!

    It is interesting to be able to see changes in attitudes just through our sharing.

    Hugs to all as we head into the hardest time of year for lots of us.
    Thankful you are all here for us!

    Time to get ready for work.

    Much love,
    Kylia in Ohio
  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,529 Member
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    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Lisa - I just had to let you know I thought about you immediately.

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    Tracey: I love that! That is pretty much a candid picture of me last night. Even if I give her the stink eye, Egg just pushes her way onto my lap. I washed Tyler's afghan before I boxed it up, and hopefully got rid of the majority of her contribution to the present. :smiley: Started another one to use up some of the ones in my project boxes that were left over. I'll have to look around for something like a Project Linus for the kids in need.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 16,710 Member
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  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 3,956 Member
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    2023 New Ways November

    Word of the Year: appreciate—Today I appreciate cozy PJ’s..
    Meditation: daily. 18/30 (82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)

    Recommended exercise: cardio 5 days 30 min 15/23
    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%).
    96 days SOBER!
    2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 6521,6471,5327, (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) 220/208—(733%,100% My mom called me for a change.)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)98/96 100%)
    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. 5/23. (681%,100,100)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 47/12
    (100%)
    9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 11/12—(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!
    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.
    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’. I need to remember this.
    10. Be curious, learn about a new topic or an inspiring idea. I learned about Alonon and downloaded their app and read through it.
    11. Choose a different route and see what you notice on the way. I did this on my walk today.
    12. Find out something new about someone you care about. Research time!
    13. Do something playful outdoors - walk, run, explore, relax. Took a walk.
    14. Find a new way to help or support a cause you care about. Have to think about this.
    15. Build on new ideas by thinking “yes, and what if…” I will remember this!
    16. Look at life at someone else’s eyes and see their perspective. According to my therapist, this is called empathy. I do this but not enough. Will try to do better.
    17. Try a new way to practice self-care and be kind to yourself. Staying in bed and resting today.
    18. Connect with someone from a different generation. I do this most days at the park.
    19. Broaden your perspective: read a different paper, magazine, or site. Will do!
    20. Make a meal using a recipe or ingredient you haven’t used before. My DH does this all the time! He does all the cooking.
    21. Learn a new skill from a friend or share one of yours with them. Hmmmm [/spoiler]
    22. Find a new way to tell someone you appreciate them. I will!
    23. Set aside a time to pursue an activity with your love.
    24. Share with a friend something useful you learned recently. I do this on MFP
    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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