WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR FEBRUARY 2018

Did the FOY Fat Burner DVD that I just got. It's really all yoga, but that certainly doesn't make it a bad DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do the Biggest Loser Boot Camp DVD (another new one)

Stepped on the Wii, it says that I lost 3 lbs while I was away. I'm sure that'll come back on soon enough!!

Back in NC now. Boo hoo! Well, now I work on Vince to get our pool opened I somehow don't think he is really all that keen on doing it really fast -- but I am. Let me tell you, seeing the Falcon Heavy take off was awesome, but watching those rockets land side-by-side at KSC -- beyond awesome. We were about 7 miles away (I think the closest that the general public can get is something like 5 miles away)

Becca - I think NC is worse than Portland with the snow. Even the mere mention of that word and the schools close.

Welcome everyone new

Sorry for what I may have missed. I'm just skimming trying to get caught up since I wasn't here yesterday or the night before

Congrats on all the losses

Cheri - so glad everything worked out with the house. Sounds wonderful

Rye - I don't regularly pluck my eyebrows. Maybe I have once or twice, but that's it. I've never had an eyebrow wax and don't intend to ever have one

KJ - i knew you'd do well on the inspection. You're so wonderful with those kiddos

Sue - I hear ya with the "I can't". Vince isn't feeling well...you'd think the world was coming to an end. Regardless of how sick I am, I know that he'll help out, but it won't get done properly or in a timely fashion, so I need to do it. Adorable puppy

DJ - that Jailhouse Rock looks so neat. What other activities did you have? How did you determine who went to "jail"?

Wendy - good luck on the new diet. Let us know how it's going

Found out that ACMoore is having its last cake decorating class next month so I need to call to see if I can get in. I really wanted to take it.

Went to Aldi, WalMart and then Sears because I had a $12 card, got a pair of $40 pajamas for $2

Loved all the pics

I use my phone or tablet to enter my foods but also come here on my desktop

Heard from Lenora. Here's what she had to say to us: "for the next 3 weeks, I can only type with my left-hand. Although, when I paint with my left hand; my mind is not wired that way. My moue is programmed for a right-handed user and it takes a lot of 'thinking' about what I am trying to do. I have been able to type with only my left hand, mainly because I am left-0eyed dominant and can reach a 10 key spread on a piano." I did message Dana with Lenora's thoughts on her situation.

We have a Newcomer Board meeting tomorrow. Vince isn't going, but I will. I plan to present the budget for the magician. Actually, I'm not sure if I forgot a payment we made to him last time or if his fee went up, but in the end my budget is still lower than this gala/soiree one. To be honest, I have no desire to go to a hoity-toity affair, at least not during the summertime. I am going to mention "am I the only person who feels that some of these expenses are blown out of proportion? I realize that I'm not on the board." Afterwards, I'm thinking of going to this farmer's market. Vince would never go with me, but since he won't be with me, I can go. Then I go for my injection of Prolia.

Michele back in NC

Heather, I too was very impressed with you daughter-in-law. Thank you for sharing with us. I have to tell you a funny moment though, when she first started talking I thought oh of course, she has an English accent and was distracted for a minute with trying to "hear" your voice in my head. I think it sounds so much more sophisticated than American slang.

Lisa, thank you for considering me a friend. I too think of the group as my close friends. I'd be lost for a while if it were taken from me.

Janetr OKC

Part 2. Pardon punctuation. Speech to text while walking. Suppose to be doing work, but need steps!
Heather- Waiting to hear on a house and settlements in such a so nerve wracking but it's still exciting.
KJ-I understand about the DH colonoscopy. For my husband's night of the waterfalls, we laughed a lot. Mine was so much easier than his. I also understand the I can't attitude and yes I see my patience seems to be wearing a little thin after 25 years.
Bialetthi62- laura-welcome! These ladies will keep you on your toes and your fingers but they offer lots of support and will kick you in the bottom if you need it.
Well ladies I've managed to walk 10000 steps . 5000 in the last hour! We are going to need new carpet by the time I hit my goal weight unless the weather breaks and I can start walking outside. I think I'm wearing a path. I got to catch up with all of you and post! all is good !sleep well!
Kylia in Ohio with no speed bumps tonight

Ohhh fixed my Asian salad kit! Actually I sautéed it with some of the ginger dressing it came with. Then I added some of my brown rice, some fresh spinach and the crunchy bits of tortilla strips and almonds. Yummy. The salad is mostly shredded cabbage and that does well sautéed. I bought my "endangered species" chocolate, dark with nuts in it, and separated it into 5 servings. Being that there is 15 squares, it was logical. The package said 1/2 the bar was a serving, pppft!
Reading before bed a mindless Debbie Macomber paperback, nibbling on chocolate and sipping my last cuppa.
Ooh look
Can you tell I'm excited to get a bead!
Becca
Oregon

My son on his phone texting me! This is my eldest, Navy one. Just got a haircut today. He's such a sweetheart!

So serious, but he was taking a pic of his mustache!

KarenNY: Proud of you for losing a pound while on a holiday. Best of luck with the remainder of your orchestra season.

Lisa: Has it been a year already??? So glad you are enjoying your job. They are lucky to have you.

SueinWA: Adorable puppy.

Machka: I'm just in awe at how much distance you cover on your rides. Thanks for the photo tour.

Pip: Floor exercises...totally with you there. Hate 'em. But I might be asking you to raise your boot in my direction and get me back in the gym.

Heather: DIL is brilliant! I'm sending good thoughts across the pond for some real estate luck to come your way.

My two magical months of living in countdown mode are about to end. ONE. MORE. DAY. My retirement is going to be a surprise to most of my associates around the country. It's my choice to make a quiet exit. My team wants me to come back to NYC in March for a face to face sendoff. No way! No parties, no gifts, no cards, please. Biggest honor would be for them to support our council in Puerto Rico, which is in a world of hurt because they had to cancel their cookie sale this year. It's a disastrous hit to their finances. Hope they hear me.

I have lined up people to move out my home office furniture and a local handyman will be here in 2 weeks to paint the space which I am redecorating as my Zen den. While painting is happening, DH and I will probably take the train to Glenwood Springs, on the western slope of the Rockies, and spend a couple days soaking in the mineral springs and just being in the mountains. Looking forward, feeling positive. Happy dance music is queued up and ready to blast in about 20 hours.

Stay well friends. We can do this.

Rori
Colorado Foothills

Rye- I think it is wonderful that your DH listened to you. Mine doesn't see the toxicity they bring. When I have spoken of it, I get told I am being a &^%$$. I am proud of your DH!

Rori- Congratulations! I understand the no party thing. It isn't my thing either!

❤
Kylia

Went to the doctor and I am now off work for month of March. Note says that is her opinion that the situation will not improve and that I may have to be off work permanently. First step and now to go on short term disability through my benefits or on to medical EI. After that I can continue with my application to AISH or challenge disability. Don't think my boss was happy or maybe he is. Don't care. He hasn't cared a fig about me for the last 20 years. Trying not to say bad things about people. Trying to keep it all positive. Jheri came with me to doctor and thank goodness as she is able to tell what she has observed. I tend to say that things are not as bad as they are and to sugar coat things. Not my little spitfire. No wonder she is raising a warrior princess. So happy that she is my daughter.

Jheri has all her paintings ready, gallery wired and named. I will not be able to share photos with you until after the show. She is nervous about meeting with the curator tomorrow. She is also struggling with the wording of her artist statement and updating her bio. As her Mom I know it will be perfect.

In other news our oldest son had his girlfriend fly in on Sunday. I am sure there will be some dust flying as he had his boys from Sat - Tues morning. The plan that was agreed on was that the boys would be meeting her at a restaurant dinner where they could call Holly if they felt uncomfortable. Now they had to share the condo with a strange woman for 2 nights. I wish men thought with their brains. I told Ryan I hoped he would take it slow but that train had already left the station. All I want is for everyone to be happy and I am worried for Creedin. Ryan keeps saying that Creedin is neutral about this situation. I highly doubt it. I believe he is saying that because he doesn't want to fight with his Dad. Ugh....I hate this.

We went to dinner for my DBIL birthday. Fish and chips were excellent. Les asked why I removed the batter. I remove the batter from most everything because it has almost always made me sick. He had never seen anyone do that before. We had chocolate cake at their house. The saga of my sister making cake is amusing but much too long to share here.

I'm a little selfish today and it's all about me. I am feeling excited, relieved, anxious, uncertain all at once. Am I crazy to think this good be the start of something good for me.

Sharon in Lethbridge trying to live one day at a time.

Rori happy retirement day! I'm with you, don't want a big fuss/party for my retirement when that day comes. A zen den, now that sounds DELIGHTFUL.

A busy day ahead for me, I am looking forward to shopping after school today for a new top to wear to the concert this Sunday, if I find something I'll post it. My youth orchestra concert is Sunday, the students played beautifully on stage for the dress rehearsal last night. I declined their contract offer for a 3 year position but told them I would sub in a pinch. I bounced out of the building relieved with my decision, clearly their is another path I am destined for, the path is unclear to me but that is okay. On journaling and reflecting I notice that in the 2nd half of every decade I am most dissatisfied and searching for new things/actions in my life. 20s, 30s, 40s all had new challenges/focuses, so far I have not found that something in my late 50s, but hey I am on the path to search it out and I am not disappointed that this one didn't work out.

Good day everyone, NYKAREN

Thank you all for your lovely comments on DDIL.
If you have time, could you go back and "like" it, as it makes such a difference to the algorithms.
She was sooooooooooooo nervous about the whole thing. It was a big deal. She signed up for it because she was terrified and thought it would be good to stretch her comfort zone. Months of writing the speech, hundreds of rehearsals. She had help from a "mentor" who worked with her on Skype. Plus all the logistics of getting to Cyprus for four days when you've got three small children! My son, who was sitting in the audience, was so nervous for her that he hardly heard her speech at all, it's a complete blank! She had never spoken in public before.
I managed to catch it live as we had just got home from handing the grandchildren over to her parents. They missed it as they were looking after the kids. I was sooooooo nervous for her myself! The start was delayed as they did a warm up session , so they were running behind schedule. I could feel the tension mounting!
It was a great experience for her.
She has written 7 books using CBT methods, the latest one is about sleep. All available on Kindle etc.

Not heard anything yet about the house.

Love Heather UK xxxxxxx