WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER
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MacMadame - you really are a powerhouse! Well done on all your new personal records.
Amanda x0 -
Hello All,
I have been MIA, managed to catch up to now on all the posts. Thanks to auntiebk for the PM to check on me. I can't keep up with the thread the way I used to. The "Piggies" are all fine. Bradley is still adept at getting in to trouble. My parents are doing okay, also.
BTW, daylight savings time doesn't end in the US at the same time it does in Europe. In Europe it is the last Sunday in October, In the US, it is the first Sunday in November. Just mentioning this, since someone posted a reference to it ending on 10/31.
Robin, I was glad to read that Kiara is doing better.
Take care, everyone.
Barb0 -
Didn't have time this morning but there are SO many things I am thankful for!
I am thankful for my family, of course, and that they are healthy and doing well. (Even Jenny, my dd in TX who is working as a part-time nanny to two boys, one of whom has Down Syndrome, in the afternoons and planning on going to culinary school in the mornings next year.)
I am thankful for my own health and for my job, which I really enjoy but am also thankful for the upcoming break from it!
I am thankful for the beautiful weather we have been having lately.
And, naturally, I am thankful for all my online friends who help me stay the course.
This is the short list.0 -
Evening everyone
:flowerforyou: Jeanie I like your style - cocoa with a dash (or two) of Baileys sounds delicious.. I’m not a big lover of cocoa, I prefer Horlicks, but cocoa and Baileys hmm might have to try it. :drinker: :drinker: I must admit I do get a bit down in the winter months, I also tend to eat too much and “hibernate” I don’t exercise as much as I should and I hate the cold ! This is my first winter since joining MFP earlier this year so I will need you all to motivate me to keep moving!
:flowerforyou: Macmadame where do you get your energy. As Amanda said you are a powerhouse, well done on your personal bests. I am tired just thinking of all the things you list.
:laugh: I ’m joining a beginners running club at work. It starts on 5th November it’s a 10 week course and it is for people like me who have never run in their lives before. I’ve never been a runner, even at school I wasn’t athletic in fact, in one of my early reports it said “Vivien seems to think herself too delicate to join in” I think it was more to do with sports than running, but I wasn’t good at either. (I blame it on overprotective parents me being an only one) :bigsmile: Anyway I thought I’d give it a go I’ve always wanted to be able to run - I don’t want to run marathons or anything but just run for fun.
:flowerforyou: Things I am thankful for - Amanda I have so much to be thankful for when I think about it, it’s easy to take everything for granted isn’t it. I am thankful that both my parents are alive and reasonably healthy, and thankful for my lovely family and that I have good friends including my MFP friends. :flowerforyou:
Think I’ll have an early night, I need to take some more painkillers try to get rid of this cold so I’ll say goodnight to all my special friends and chat again soon.
Love Viv
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Barbie, I’m trying to think of a name to call the little voice in my head….and so far they haven’t been very nice!!! Maybe I’ll be sarcastic and call her…”Darling”!!!:laugh:
Viv, take care of the cold!!!:flowerforyou:
Amanda, I’m grateful that I have SO MUCH to be grateful for! :happy: I would have to say that I’m especially grateful for my faith. I don’t know what I’d do without it! A very close second….is my family
…….hubby…mom….daughters…son in laws,,, grandchildren..12 siblings and all their spouses……..etc. etc. …. Like I said….. I’m VERY blessed!!:flowerforyou:
Michele, I agree with you about the alcohol! :noway: What are they thinking!! And if you’re as old as you feel then I’d have to say my age ranges from 35 – 105!!! (It depends on the day!):laugh:
Auntibk…:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: there are no words!!! I’m, laughing out loud at work!!! Motorboating through the office?!!! :laugh: You have such a colorful way of putting things!!! Actually after the laughing, though, I can relate! I tried GasX but it didn’t help! At least mine are quiet!! LOL:laugh:
Jeannie, what is it about the cocoa that helps depression?:huh: Did the doctor tell you? I have a small piece of dark chocolate once in a while (bite size). I wonder if that would do the same thing. But you are right about the lack of sunshine. I notice it with myself.
Kathy, you’re lucky the GasX works!!!!:laugh: :flowerforyou:
Robin, how wonderful you got to be in those productions! Were you involved as an actress – singer? If so, what great opportunities! You must be very talented!:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
Pquilter, it is so very sad
…and must be absolutely heartbreaking to deal with children that you know are abused! I don’t think there’s anything sadder!!!:sad:
BTW did you make the quilt in your profile picture? If so, it’s beautiful!!!:flowerforyou:
Macmadame…All I can say is WOW!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: After reading your profile again I’m just so impressed with such a lifestyle change! You should feel very proud of yourself!!:bigsmile:
Barb, nice to hear from you. I was wondering where you were!!
I am still thinking of the grateful subject…and wanted to share a thought that I heard on retreat a couple of weekends ago Re: Family and loved ones in your life. This person said that she never …ever hear anyone ever say on their deathbeds that they wished that they spent more time in the office or working! She said....If you had 1 hour to live….who would you call. Think about it! And I certainly did!
Hugs!!!!
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Well, I made my pitch today to the Y telling them how much I was not in favor of allowing alcohol. I was going to mention but someone else did about how we would get bad PR, even tho we weren't liabel. In the end, the vote was to only allow alcohol in the context of a religious service (like the wine at communion). That I don't have a problem with, especially seeing how the Y is a Christian organization. Why it took them 3 months to come to this vote is beyond me....no, it really isn't. They were hoping that more people would be in favor if it and therefore they could get more income. Honestly, it doesn't look like it's all that much income, anyway.
Went to the Sheriff's Citizens Acameny tonight and toured the communications center. Well....I found another job that there's no way I could do. I'm way to emotional. The call from a 3 year old "my mommy's on the floor and isn't breathing" would have me in tears. So that's two jobs I could never do...work in a prision and be the communication person. To do that job in a sense you need to turn your emotions off, and I really don't think I could do that. It was quite interesting. Next week we go into a court and see the DA work. Now THAT should be very interesting.
Normally, I would go to yoga tomorrow (since it's for free) but a friend of ours is coming over to notarize the title to Bryan's car. We THOUGHT the gal was going to be coming Thurs to buy it, but it looks like she won't. But we're still going to get it notarized. That has to be done anyway.
But on the bright side, there's a yoga class at 7:10 tomorrow a.m. I'll just leave early so I can get to the water class. Then I'll probably bowl a few practice games (when AM I going to get better?????) and do a little food shopping. Gotta get some cream cheese for the appetizers I'm going to be taking to VA with me.
Robin - oh, that's so great that Kiera is improving! You know, when he was working, Vince many times used to be home for the slightest things -- like a headache. I honestly think it was stress. Could that be your dh's problem (although he'd never in a million years admit to it). Wow! Reading about the people you performed with, "awesome" is all I can say
Everyone, have a great evening.
Michele0 -
:happy: I am back logging my food and starting to post. Have so much catching up to do at work and at home.
:huh: :huh: Where is my Mimi? Anyone know? :huh: :huh: I totally LOVE her and want her BACK the Rebel 0 -
HI Ladies,
I hope you will over look me because I don't put all your names in here yet. I must say I would need a notebook and pen to "talk" to all of you:blushing:
I love your humor:laugh: and your priniciples. you are very motivating with all your personalites. I just love this site!:flowerforyou: Did I mention honest?:happy:
Well, I went to a Chamber Dinner with My BH tonight. The first outing in a long while to his business functions. I hadn't seen some of these people in several months. It was hard to do because of the weight gain. So, I just "bucked" up and knew I am doing something about it. My husband introduced me as his lovely wife. :smooched: I was impressed!:flowerforyou: Kudos for him! When we returned home, he thanked me for going and we did a humor handshake and he called me partner So, it was worth the push.
Thankful, YES I AM!:flowerforyou: for all things being as well as they are. :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
I am able to be back among the living. I have my GOD, my Church, my Family (Not as many siblings as Birdie:laugh: Wow!) I have food to eat. I had a good friend to tell me not to ever say that food was a sin. It was given to us to sustain life. It's up to us how we use it to sustain our temples. So, I try to not to ever do that one!
Anyway, it's been a wonderful beautiful day and I am thankful for all 1,440 minutes....:laugh:
Good nite all 0 -
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: I have been writing a daily gratitude list for years...it started with writing only five things each day but now I write a much longer list......there is no way to narrow it down to one most important....I put my husband at the top and health is always on the list....MFP (meaning the site and all of you) makes the list.....sometimes I am grateful for the things I don't have have (like fame and publicity)...today I am grateful that my best friend who had surgery over a week ago is now eaing three meals a day and walking and may be going home from the hospital soon. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
:flowerforyou: Barb, I'm so glad to hear from you again.......now that you're working again, I figured that we wouldn't hear from you as much.....I hope your job is going well and that the three piggies are handling your absence without any problems.
:flowerforyou: MacMadame, I read the magazine article....I think all your triathlon related activities are awesome.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:0 -
Good Morning ladies,
In spite of my weigh in I am doing great. Maybe I finally have learned not to let a little setback get me down. I have been eating really well and stying withing my calories. I got up this morning and did 30 min on my treadmill. I did a slight run every 5 min and my calories burned were over 500. It was not hard and if I do that each and every day it would be a great improvement. going take my shower and doing errands today. going out with girls tonight. not a problem for eating. I chose good food and just enjoy their company. Hope all of you are having a great day. will check in later.
Vicki M0 -
Good Morning!:flowerforyou:
I am looking forward to a wonderful day. I am going to the PT gym with my mom at 12:30. Looking forward to that(believe it or not)
BirdieM re: siblings - My husbands mother comes from a family of 9. She is the oldest. I am the oldest of 5. (2 are deceased) As the oldes, it's a trip! I love it though. If you are a close family, I bet it's lots of fun!
Barbiecat-:flowerforyou: I think I am going to start the practice you have of writing down your blessings each day. It would have to be a set number otherwise a page or book wouldn't hold them all.
The Rebel-I am a newcomer on this site Just happy to be able to talk with others who are of the same age group and have common goals, thoughts, etc...:flowerforyou:
Check back in tonight :flowerforyou:
Everyone have a wonderful day:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:0 -
So when are you going to sign up for your first one?:flowerforyou: MacMadame, I read the magazine article....I think all your triathlon related activities are awesome.:bigsmile: :bigsmile:
ETA: The cool thing about personal bests is that you don't have be that good to have them. You just have to do better than last time. I like that because it's not about perfection, but the journey.0 -
BTW did you make the quilt in your profile picture? If so, it’s beautiful!!!:flowerforyou:
Thank you, yes I did make the quilt. It was a wedding present for my son & DIL I have a history of UFO's in many different craft persuits over the years and hadn't been quilting very long when I got that 'briliant' idea :noway: I didn't even tell my husband I was doing it until about 3 months after I started it :laugh: A very talented machine quilter did the quilting for me and I actually had it ready & wrapped about a month before the wedding. :drinker: Quite out of character for me :happy:0 -
Hi,
I'm back after being in the Bay Area for a few days. My niece got married Friday evening then we had non-stop family stuff going on. Very fun. Very hard to stick to tracking what I was eating! I'm still on the North side of 200. Grr. This week!!! I want to be in the Ones!
I have time for just a quick hello then I'm off, with granddaughter Kate in tow, to the gym. Yay! I swear, she grew inches in the week I was gone. She is so darned cute, I can hardly stand it. (I admit to being a very biased grandma, but she is awfully cute!)
I have to tell you a funny story DD told me. A couple of nights ago, at 3 a.m., she yelled, "Daddy." Daddy went running to her room. She told him, "Once I saw a mouse." Then went back to sleep. The next night, again at 3 a.m, she yelled even more urgently, "Daddy, Daddy!" He went running to her room. She said, "Olivia (older sister) had two dragons." That was it then she rolled over and went to sleep. You have to wonder what's going on in those little minds!
I'm back to tracking. Had my usual fruit with yogurt and cereal this morning. After being spoiled all summer long by wonderful, juicy fruit, I'm disappointed with the peach, nectarine, and plum this morning. Not so delicious. I'll have to figure out how to get through fall and winter without the mouth-watering fruit I'm used to. At least, the veggies will still be wonderful!
Talk to you more soon. I'm looking forward to catching up. I've missed you. 0 -
Greetings lovely ladies!!! :happy: Today is my weigh in day and I have maintained. :bigsmile: That is what I'm trying to do for the time being. I may want to take off another 5 pounds eventually, but right now I'm happy at this weight. Besides, I just bought clothes recently to fit me and really can't afford to buy a new wardrobe with my hubby's hours cut. :ohwell: So, for now, It's maintenance.:flowerforyou:
Have a great day all! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Welcome back Mimi!!!
BirdieM 0 -
Hello dear friends.
Sister Mary Veggie Queen - it is so good to see you posting again. How did the first kiss of the newlyweds go?
Well, I went off to the gym today to do my induction. Although I have the perfect gym at home, I decided to join the one where I have my swimming lessons. The reasoning behind that is that I can do some cardio in the pool, and follow it with some strength training and then finish on more cardio. Also, I thought that it would be nice to warm myself up in the gym rather than go straight out in the cold winter weather that's on it's way, after being in a warm pool (I do shower afterwards though).
The young lady who did my induction and I, hit it off straight away. She lost 100 pounds last year and then did her training as a physical instructor. Her idea was that she wanted to 'give something back'. It's nice to have somebody who isn't a natural 'gym bunny'.
I missed a call from the hospital whilst I was out and it was too late for me to call them back. I am hoping that it isn't to tell me that I have to have my heart valve surgery. I really don't want to have it until after my grandtwins are safely here.
When I left home to go to my early therapy appointment this morning, I had to scrape the ice off the windscreen, which was a bit of a shock to the system. It looks like we are going to have a cold winter - I'm not sure that I'm ready for it yet. I could really use some warmth in my aging bones.
Still stuck at 99 pounds loss. When will that dratted next pound go?? I've decided that I'm going to have a go at maintaining for a couple of weeks once I've cracked the 100 pounds off, although I still want to lose another 15 pounds or so after that - no hurry though and I would prefer to concentrate on getting my head around the weight that I have already lost first. My mind needs to catch up with the rest of me as I still think of myself as a 'big girl' sometimes.
On Saturday, DD#2 and I are off for a spa day with lots of extra treats and treatments. I'm really looking forward to having a good massage. Plus, I really need a mani/pedi (my daughter calls it having our paws and hooves done). DD and I try to go to the spa every couple of months or so. Normally DD#1 joins us too, but she obviously can't this far into her pregnancy.
I've got a stack of Latin translation to work through this evening, so I'd better get a move on.
Love and hugs all round.
Amanda x0 -
Hello everyone, just me again. Been quiet for a bit, sick with something from Mars over the weekend and it is just lifting away now. Everyone at both jobs has had a cold or flu, it's got to be the change in the weather.
Wrist has been very sore and tempermental with me, somethings I can do and other things just create pain. Had a few jolts that spun me around, I really don't think it is arthritis that is causing this kind of pain, more like a fracture in one of the bones. However next time I'm at the clinic, I will ask for xrays.
Hope all is well with everyone, I should be getting back into the gym soon again, now I have some meds for my wrist. Catch you all soon.
Marilyn0 -
Lynn - what a lovely post of yours. I thoroughly enjoyed reading it, especially the part about how your hubby introduced you as his "lovely wife", which I know you are.
Today (Wed) I did an hour of yoga then an hour of water class. Then I went and practice bowled 3 games (won't I EVER get better???), then went food shopping, went to one store and met the wife of one of the guys who went to the NASCAR Hall of Fame today. Came home and made the spinach tarts to take with me this weekend and these apple oat muffins for the friends who came over tonight. She was going to notarize the car title for us, but since the girl isn't buying the car she was very reluctant and didn't. I'm sure she will when we have the car sold. It's just, to me, weird that you have to have the car title notarized. Oh well........
Did pretty well on the calories today. I'm really trying because I know that this weekend it most likely won't be all that great. I'm thinking that I'll wear a pair of jeans that are a little (not bad) tight just to constantly remind me to watch my food intake.
mimi - I was beginning to worry about you! So glad you're back.
Amanda - good for you joining the gym! I have a decent exercise room at home, but there's just something about the gym. I think I need the other people around me, that motivates me and pushes me. Sometimes I just can't get there or else I'm bored with the same offerings. Tomorrow I'll use my new (yea) rebounder and do a Leslie Sansone tape. I figure when you walk up & back, I'll just march in place.
Marilyn - glad you're better now.
Tomorrow we're going to dinner at this place where the students from Caldwell Community College's culinary school make the meal and serve it. It's only $20 per person, and it's a 4 course meal.
Maybe someone knows of a site where I can order this. I don't know what it's technically called, I'm looking for a small garbage can that sits on the counter that you put next to the coffee so that people have some place to put their empty creamer cups, stirrers, sugars etc. If anyone knows of a site where you can order it, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE let me know.
Have a great evening everyone!
Michele0 -
MIchele - try these
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http://www.singleservecoffee.com/archives/001191.php
I just happened to pop in and noticed your post. Hope this is what you're looking for.
Faye0 -
Good Evening Ladies,
It's been a beauutiful fall day. The leaves are gorgeous! Bright oranges, reds, and all the hues in between. My hubby told me tonight we are going to the mountains. We will be going to Pigeon Forge-Gatlingburg, TN area. I love it there. There will be lots and lots of people. We are taking our laptop so that I can keep up with my daily food diary. I do worry about the eating part of it. They have wonderful restaurants with wonderful food. I'll just have to plan before I walk in. I am familiar with what they have so maybe (keep your fingers crossed) I can still to some sort of lower calorie intake. It's a blessing to be able to go. This time last year...well that's another long story..
Barbiecat:flowerforyou: I am thinking of all my blessings --one of them is gong to the gym with my Mom. She is 74. She absolutely doesn't look it...I don't know...I hope I hold up 1/2 as well. I kid you not, people think she is about 60-65 and my sister. ps..I am glad ur friend is doing this well and hope she continues to improve.:flowerforyou:
I am just happy to be able to be with her.
If I told you all of them it could take awhile....:happy: Thank you for all your boosts.
Michele:flowerforyou: Thanks for the compliment.
Jeannie Thank you....
MacMadame triathlon...honey, I am feeling like dying doing 3 mins of an eliptical..whew! Kudos to you!
Pquilter:flowerforyou: now this lady can do an eliptical for 71 minutes...:bigsmile:
BirdieM:flowerforyou: you are incredible..maintaining is work too...obviously..or I wouldn't be having to lose 37 pounds:bigsmile: You rock!
VickieM:flowerforyou: I hope when i grow up, I can think about all this weight issue just like you. I admire you!:bigsmile:
:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: Thanks VickiJ12 & VickieM for your prayers. I really hope those children are safe with Guardian Angels. Prayer CAN change things. Look where I am at today.
I heard a sermon not to long ago. The question was ask, "would you swap your life with anyone else." That puts a lot of things into perspective..jealousy..etc.. I thought then..through the good and the bad, sickness, trials, my childhood...No:noway: I would not. God has been very good to me.
Mimi I love Grandkid stories. When I think you all might be "use to" me, I'll tell you a few of mine.:bigsmile:
Marilyn feel better soon!
Amandax:flowerforyou: What about your surgery?
Has anyone heard from Laura...I am still remembering the loss of her MOM.
Good night All!:yawn:
Ps..:bigsmile: Yes, I have a notebook and pen......I am over 50 you know:laugh:0 -
Ladies, There is a post from a lady whose daughter has relapsed with Leukemia. She started posting last night asking for prayers. I thought you ladies might like to know about the post. The lady is posting under Clarissa.
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Viv – good luck with your running club. I would love to be able to do that some day. Keep us up to date with how you are doing.
Barb – I know what you mean about not being able to keep up with all the posts. I keep telling myself, maybe next week I can keep up but next week never gets here. Glad all is well with you and the little piggies. I hope the job is going well.
Birdie – Yes, dark chocolate will do the same thing. There is something in chocolate that produces endorphins (I think that is what they are called) that make you happy. Also with 99% of us hot chocolate brings back good memories. It is also a warm liquid. The combination makes it a drink that fights depression. Congratulations on being at goal.
MacMadame – Awesome job! You are definitely an inspiration to us all.
Mimi- Thanks for the cute story. WB
It has been so busy with kids and parents I haven't exercised all week until tonight. It makes it so hard to stay under/at my calories for the day. This will all pass and soon we will all be coming home every night and getting bored staying home all the time.
Hugs and happy thoughts to all.
Jeannie
PS: It is raining terribly and I hope it keeps it up for months except for Friday - Sunday.0 -
Good Morning, Dear Ladies,
Got back from my "girls" trip and we had a wonderful time together. Yes, I bought some clothes. These friends love to shop and talk me into things that I would not likely buy if alone, so I hope that I will wear them. I am a boring clothes person. I love white shirts with jeans or solid pants. They push me out of my comfort zone, which is probably good. AND they all were complimentary about my weight loss...friends here haven't really noticed since it has been slow and not so drastic. It was nice to have them notice. I also did ok with my food and wine. I didn't have drinks when out for dinner, though I did have a couple of glasses of wine on the dock the last evening there. It helped me keep my food choices pretty good ones. We also walked each morning. (and then while shopping, of course!)
Barb and Mimi: Great to hear from you both...you were missed!
Rebel: how was your TRIP???
MacMadame: Wow and WOW! thanks for the update. You are awesome!
I am thankful for so very much...to have some old friends who still include me in get-togethers, a sweet DH who is happy to have me back home, 2 sons who are good, kind men, D DIL who is the very best mother to our grand daughter(who we count as one of our greatest blessings), 2 parents still living independently who set great examples of how to live your life by giving back to others no matter what, good health...that is a small list of many things I am thankful for. But also, I am thankful for all of you for being here! Have a great day. Love, Kackie 0 -
Good morning Ladies,
I'm trying to keep up with the posts and get to know all of you. :flowerforyou: You all have such busy lives, I get tired reading what all you are doing! I didn't have time to post yesterday.
A friend loaned us a recumbent exercise bike. I am enjoying trying it out. It is programmable & I discovered that even the 20 minute program is a toughy. I made it through 10 minutes, I guess that I will have to work my way up to doing those. :ohwell:
Since I didn't say what I was thankful for the other day, I will now. I am thankful for God & the relationship I have with Him. I am thankful for my husband and my two sons. I am thankful for my close knit family and for my church family. :flowerforyou: I am thankful for my health & for the medication that keeps me healthy. There is so much more. I understand why it would be hard to list only 5 things a day that you are thankful for. We are truly blessed, more than we realize. :happy:
Have a great day! :flowerforyou:
Debbie0 -
Good Morning Ladies!!
First off let me tell you that kiera is 90% her oldself again. Much releif felt in this household. She really put a scare into us but she is truly a crotchity old ***** so she fought thru whatever it was. Bodi is thrilled to have her back to feeling better so he can bug the crap out of her. It was amazing how he knew to leave her alone when she was feeling poorly.
I am eating more, drinking less but my exercise is pretty much the same I just can't stop doing all my stuff each day, I like it too much. I am not happy with the mind set. I feel a little out of control. Its like I have too much freedom to eat more and then I don't make smart choices. My next course of action is going to be really restricting sugars. yes even naturally occurring ones. Something akin to the Belly Fat Cure so I can see if I can get things moving. Besides all the good fruits are out of season now so this is as good of time as any to restrict them.
Kackie- so glad you had fun and you bought some new clothes.
MacMadame - you are amazing.
Barb - I hope the new job is going well
Mimi - I am always happy when you are back. I think I will roast a butternut in your honor today.
Viv - a running club sounds like fun
Reb - how was the trip? Details lady we want details.
Jeannie - I hope you get some time to exercise this week.
Birdie - to answer your question I was a singer and an actress. I spent about 10 years chasing the dream when I lived in So Cal. I have a minor in Theatre on my BA and my ex husband always described my voice as a "clear bell and sweet but watch out because she can hit the back row at the met." (I have a very powerful belting voice when I choose to use it) I loved musical theatre but I made most of my money as a SAG extra in TV and Movies.
A big welcome to all of you newcomers and to all that I haven't mentioned know that I think of you all with love in my heart. I hope you have a wonderful day.0 -
Hello ladies.
I've had a frustrating day. I was supposed to go to the hospital today to see my cardiologist and then had an appointment with my dietician. Instead, I got a call from my dad to say that he wasn't 'feeling right' and had called the ambulance. So, as usual, I cancelled my day and rushed round to be with him. Please bear in mind that he does this every few weeks (he has been known to do it three times in a fortnight). The thing is, I will always rush to him (my sister and brother haven't ever done it - not even when I was on my honeymoon and he called my sister - she told him to go in the ambulance on his own!) even though I know that nearly every time there is nothing actually wrong with him. I also know that it would be Jude's law that there would be something seriously wrong on the one time that I didn't go. So he continues to cry wolf and continues to call for ambulances and take up hospital time and beds. I spoke to the doctor and she was pretty certain that there isn't a problem, but they are doing another test now and may let him home later.
It sounds like I really begrudge him the care, but I'm truly beginning to feel manipulated by him as these occurrences nearly always coincide with my own appointments or holidays etc. This year alone, I have wasted at least half a dozen sets of concert tickets as I've had to rush off to be with my dad. I've also missed two weekends away that we had booked and paid for, a wedding of one of my oldest friends and numerous social gatherings. It is almost as if he wants me to be completely at his beck and call.
I actually thought that it would be easier now as my son has moved in with him. My future daughter in law is there at least three nights a week too and Dad loves the company.
Lordy, I'm a selfish person! Forgive my ranting and raving. I'm not going to delete it as I do feel it is cathartic to actually put it down in writing.
I'm going back to the ward now and will try to catch up later.
Love to you all.
Amanda x0 -
Debbie - Hang in there. Back in 2009 when I first started exercising I could barely do 5-10 minutes. It takes time. Go slow so you don't sprain/strain anything and you will get where you want to go.
Amanda - Instead of canceling your day, can you call the ambulance for your Dad and meet him at the hospital? This way he is getting help in case he needs it and you are still able to keep any important appointments. I have to go with my Dad due to his dementia. He gets scared when he gets confused about where he is and it is hard for him to answer a lot of the questions they ask.
Well, we have to go look for one of Anna's friends who got lost driving here...................................
Later,
Jeannie0 -
Amanda- I would say that if you feel manipulated, you probably are.
I would ask myself: what can I add by being there?
Let's say your dad really was sick this time ... could you change the outcome by rushing over to him or can you wait a few hours and finish off whatever you are doing? In the case of being in hospital and having tests, there probably wouldn't be any decisions until the tests come back so between the time he calls the ambulance, gets there, gets admitted, they run the test and the results come back, you've got a few hours.
In some cases, you probably need to run right over but in other cases, you probably can come over when it's convenient for you.0 -
Wow, Robin, I'm impressed!!:flowerforyou: I come from a family of singers and my husband was an opera singer (locally). None of us were ever as accomplished as you, :ohwell: although my husband, like you, could sing over an entire orchestra!! :noway: I used to be in local shows, loved musicals....although never in one....and now spend my time and evergy cheering my daughters on. One is the lead singer in a group and the other one does all the music for her church. I got my guitar out, after 15 years of it sitting in a corner and it's amazing how much you lose...if you don't keep up with the singing! :ohwell: But I always dreamed of doing what you have done! :flowerforyou: Good for you!!!:flowerforyou:Birdie - to answer your question I was a singer and an actress. I spent about 10 years chasing the dream when I lived in So Cal. I have a minor in Theatre on my BA and my ex husband always described my voice as a "clear bell and sweet but watch out because she can hit the back row at the met." (I have a very powerful belting voice when I choose to use it) I loved musical theatre but I made most of my money as a SAG extra in TV and Movies.
BirdieM:happy:0 -
Today was my day off from going to workout & I haven't accomplished much other than fixing DH lunch so he could go to work at noon. He works a 2pm-11pm shift on Wed. nite & I stay up until he gets home so it's always midnight or after when we get to bed which makes it hard for me to get up at 5 am. Thurs. is a sensible day to take off, but we slept in til 9:30 and I'm feeling lethargic and sitting on MFP instead of getting something done. I'm going to do some activity on the Wii (NEVER ever thought I'd own a video game), that thing is pretty amazing. Finished my grandson's newest sweater yesterday other than buttons & drawstring for hood. Took a bunch of pics of him on Sunday but they are still captives of the camera so I need to get those edited, very anal about having my pictures "just right". So next time I come back here I WILL have something to report :happy: I love reading through all of your posts & am just amazed how you can comment on so many people personally. I read them and think "oh, I'd like to say ........." to so many of you, but can't keep track of it all. Do you take notes, have a separate window for the reply open, or do you just have waaayyyyy better recall than my brain? :huh:0
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