WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2014

I don't know why I am so quiet lately. But I am.

Sylvia, that is great about your grand daughter getting accepted into the all city choir. When I was in high school, the school corporations, in three counties had an annual musical event. All the 4th graders had a combined choir of the, oh my mind is blank, it's those plastic flute type things, Anyway we had different choirs and groups, orchestra and all city choir. They chose a person of each vocal part for the all city choir and I was chosen as the also. And I was just a sophomore. They usually didn't even let sophomores into the concert choir. It was also my first year at the school. But my sister was already attending the school and in the choir and convinced the director to let me audition. She is still my favorite teacher ever. she was just so nurturing. For one of the all city choirs songs I had to learn how to snap my fingers!!! I had never learned.

My oldest followed in my ways as far as music. she was in everything. In middle school and in high school she was in all city and in all state. Here in Vandenburgh County we have an annual summer musical that is high quality. You audition for it and you get 2 credits. You audition for music and drama but they also have students do a lot of the props, building, technical, etc. It is pretty much an easy A. So my daughter was in it two summers. She didn't get any main parts, just in the chorus. In South Pacific I counted the minutes she was actually on stage, pretty low. And I had to transport her to those practices, but the little underpants that cheerleaders wear, they had to have their hair pitch black and her think hair took two bottles. But it was good experience. So now her daughter is doing the same thing, in the concert choir in middle school, acapella choir for the region. So Christina was in all the humanities which was in one wing of the the high school and I parked in the front parking lot. Michelle was in the sports was in all the sports which was in another wing of the school and I parked in the back parking lot. she wasn't good in the sports but still active. I about fainted one day right after Christmas break when I went to her basketball game and her name ws listed as in the starting line up. Oh no, we are losing this game!!! But the coach was just getting back at the stars who thought 'they' didn't need to be at practice during Christmas break because they were who they were. Well Michelle made enough fouls she was taken out in the 4th minute!!! My husband would never go to any of either girls events because they weren't perfect:explode: Christina knew nothing about sports. When she toured her college and they showed them the football field she asked us what those poles shaped kind of like an H was. We called her the night Michelle made her one and only basket and she said she didn't know she was into basket weaving in high school.:laugh: God bless her. She married a sports nut and now knows all about it.

the cereal boxes are calling my name. Maybe I need to change my name to!!!

Oh, my nephew, the one who was such a drug addict, ADHD, BiPolar, ODO and living with a young girl who couldn't stop getting pregnat had their baby today. She does look precious. She keeps calling my nephew her husband:explode: She is 20 years old and going to get her tubes tied. And the other nephew, the other one who was a heroin addict and his live in pregnant with their 3rd and then he decided he needed to find himself and left her, They are all in Florida for one week. My brother rented the house when his son was still with this lovely young lady. So he still went. I cannot imagine the tension.


Joyce, Indiana

I met Kim (currently momsamodel, soon to change) at Starbucks today for coffee. 3 hours later we hugged goodbye! It was so much fun to meet a sister MFPer and get a 3D view. I had no problem recognizing Kim and vice versa. I knew I'd tower over her, and I did! (5'1" vs 5'8"). Check out the two of us in my profile pic. Someday, I may (emphasis on may) learn how to incorporate the pic into the post. Couldn't find those instructions just now but wanted to put the pic up - so the profile pic will have to suffice for now.

The rest of the day filled up with errands. It threw my eating all out of whack. My niece came over about dinner time to go through old pics with my mom. She came bearing goat cheese, crackers, and Trader Joe's salted butterscotch chocolate balls. Not a good thing. I'm lucky not to have gone over my calorie goal but still not planning to do this again. It's a matter of putting ME (my health etc.) first, before socializing and before anybody else's plans. The truth is, nobody will mind. It's just my issue. My plan next time is to go ahead and fix something to eat when I plan to eat. Period!

Speaking of my mom, she now admits (after all 5 kids called her and scolded her) that she made a mistake in not speaking to the doctor when she had chest pain and fibrillation a couple of days ago. She's felt extra tired ever since. Of course, the concern is that whatever it was has affected her heart. Now, however, she says that she's not about to go in on a Saturday. :noway:

I seriously don't know what to do. I may call my sibs to see what they think. Advice is welcome.

Good night.
Mimi

Hi. My name is Vanessa and I am new here. My goals were to (a) eat like I have some sense and (b) get to the gym. So far, so good. I do my weight on Sundays, but I make every effort to get to the gym 4-5 days a week, usually on the way home from work. On the days when I don't/can't get to the gym, I try to get in other activities, such as walking at lunchtime or yard work.

morning kiddo's~
I bounced out of bed at 4:15 threw some clothes on and went for a walk.. it is muggy as all get out it was 75 when I went cot 2 3/4 miles in , came home walked the dogs and took a shower..all ready for work...work until noon, and we are supposed to have much needed rain this afternoon and evening.. I have on one of the sweater's I got at goodwill, it is coral colored boat neck, 3/4 sleeves with a ribbed bottom and it makes me look thin:bigsmile: ,have it on with a canvas black skort and black sandals, so I look presentable sitting at the reception desk.. i usually try and look half way decent for sitting up there on saterdays.
well stepped on the scale this morning and I am up 2 lbs:huh: , oh well will suck down the water today.. i am guessing sodium and no slimming tea.. will go back to that tonight..BUT only one cup

I met Kim (currently momsamodel, soon to change) at Starbucks today for coffee. 3 hours later we hugged goodbye! It was so much fun to meet a sister MFPer and get a 3D view. I had no problem recognizing Kim and vice versa. I knew I'd tower over her, and I did! (5'1" vs 5'8"). Check out the two of us in my profile pic.

So cute!

Good morning! I was feeling a little dizzy yesterday evening, so I went to bed early. I thought it might be because I didn't sleep much the night before. So I slept from 8pm to 6am. I don't even think I got up to go to the bathroom. So I should be well rested today. We got a nice little rainstorm in the evening too, so that was nice. I have not tried moving around much so far this morning, so don't know if I'm still dizzy or not, but don't think so.

Anne, thanks for your kind words, but I know there are people doing a lot more important things than picking up a little trash. The whole reason I started walking to school, and then picking up trash, was to help give the grandkids something to feel good about, and it seems to be working. They keep asking me when it will be cool enough to walk home too. Looks like that may be Monday, when the high is supposed to be 78 instead of 98. What they really want to do is ride their bikes to school, but I don't think they are ready for that. Not on the city streets. The oldest still isn't getting the hang of the bicycle. She thinks she needs training wheels, but she weighs more than the training wheels are made to support, so they bend and she gets frustrated. She hasn't given up though, so hopefully she will get it soon.

Amanda, I'm so sorry you are still so sick. I hope you get well very soon!

Alison, that sweater outfit sounds very nice! I'll be glad when it's sweater weather here. A few months ago I got some pretty sweaters on the clearance rack at Penneys, thinking I could wear them this fall. I got 2x size. But I tried one on yesterday and it was pretty huge. Oh well, they were cheap. $3 each, I think.

Linda, good luck with your itchy fingers! I know how miserable an itch can be.

Vanessa, welcome! I love your cat picture. You seem to have a great attitude already, so I bet you will do just fine. Just stick with this group and let us know how things are going! Where are you from?

MA, I had to laugh at the image of your dogs thinking it was play time when you tried to use the ball. I got one of those balls and my whippet got really excited! She popped it pretty quickly though.

Mimi and Kim, I'm so jealous! I would love to have been with you two. How nice that you could get together.

Meg, keep your chin up! Your daughter may be forced to grow up a little now. It was so nice of your neighbors to give her that furniture.

Well, the sun has come up, so it's time to get ready to go to the gym for lap swimming. I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday!

Sylvia

Hey, Marcia! It sounds like we're in the same boat: I'm new here too.

Sylvia

I am, trying to post a pic from one of my plastic bottle patio lamps. These are so easy to make, I think kids would have a lot of fun doing this.

Well, it did not work. I have to try again

I would love to be part of this group!!! Redsheila56

KIM,maybe Kiminyourstate,or town or Kimdancing,.Kimbeingbeautiful or just to be funny Kimmykimkim.

Meg,as someone posted,your DD has no clue as to how her life is about to change . Hopefully,she will get the help she'll need . Had neighbors that went thru something similar.....The son & GF would bring the baby,leave him for a day....Then would show up when their welfare $ was gone a couple of wks later.


Alison,I was surprised no one mentioned your Dad accusing you & Bro of going behind his back . When is that OK? At what age will you be OK with family taking over your affairs? When his car broke down,someone had to help,but in another post said you & Brother would take him where he needs to go. How did that work? It's never easy with an elderly parent........But neither is it easy having relatives going behind your back .

Carol,sorry to hear about the group going to expensive places did you call them?
If you want to go,call & ask if they have a veggie plate...


Heather,sweet picture . he's adorable.

TERI
Just think how those words & actions made a difference in your life. Sounds
like a great understanding parent . Love your response to good news!!!Happy for your DD finding a job & I agree. Any job beats NO job.

Brenda
.....Keep posting. People here will understand & try their best to help.

Need to get busy.DD,AOL & maybe their son will be here later for pizza & OSU football....GO Bucks

Amanda -- I'm thinking of you with the gall bladder surgery recover. Do what the doc says and try not to rush it. It may take your body a while to get used to the new digestion routine but it will work out. Glad you're feeling better. Keep posting so you don't get out of the routine. (lost my gall bladder 2 years ago. Much better now)

Meg,thank heaven we have a few hospitals ready to handle Ebola patients.What a pickle we would be in without them.:grumble:
The health care workers deserve a big hand.:flowerforyou:

Hello ladies,

Grrrrr, I had a long post done and just lost it! Today I did strength training then DH wanted pancakes. After breakfast I got on the treadmill for awhile. Later we are going to church and then to this gourmet pizza place for dinner. They have wonderful pizza, salads and yummy desserts. Did I mention good wine....not scrimping on calories there! I am down 1/2 pound but I know better than to post it yet.

Sylvia, congratulations to DGD for making choir!

Amanda, I hope you feel better soon.

Cynthia, more well wishes for your puppy.

Alison, hugs for what you are going through with DF.

Kim and Mimi, great pic! I wish I could have joined you!

Welcome new ladies!

I had more but am out of time. I have a bad habit of not wearing gloves when I clean house so have to do my nails before leaving.

Hugs!

Cindy in OK

I just had a big fright in the garage! I moved a big plastic trash can that was stuffed with odds and ends that we were keeping for some reason, and out jumped a big mouse! He just bounced to the top of the pile and looked at me! I went screaming into the house and scared the dogs half to death. Hubby came in to see if I had a stroke or anything, then he went out to deal with the brute. Is screaming an aerobic activity? At times like this I appreciate my husband more than ever.

Well, we are headed out the the lake this afternoon.

Have a great day.

Sylvia