JUST FOR TODAY ....... One day at a time ..... Daily Commitment Thread for 2018

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  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    edited August 2018
    JFT - Tuesday August 28
    2L of Water - :)
    Calories in Green by 150 - :) 221
    Outside 15 Minutes - :)
    Only 1 Evening Snack - :) I wanted another one so much because I had my first one early, but I resisted. My belly was even rumbling that I was a bit hungry when I went to bed.
    Walk if weather permits - :):):) Oh it was so nice to get out there and do it1
    Write in Journal - :)
    Yoga or Pilates - :(
    Craftroom - :( I looked in and thought about it after my walk, but I decided to take a bath and pamper myself a bit instead. It's a long weekend so I should be able to get in there and get at it.

    JFT - Wednesday August 29
    2L of Water
    Calories in Green by 150
    Outside 15 Minutes
    Only 1 Evening Snack
    Walk if weather permits - It doesn't look promising
    Write in Journal
    Yoga or Pilates

    I am still at home this morning, we bought a new BBQ on clearance a couple of weeks ago and I posted the old one for free. Someone is supposed to pick it up this morning. I put it in the front yard and was going to leave it, but my husband doesn't want me to do that. "I don't trust people". I guess I understand it, but I don't think the people will come in and take my whole backyard. I had also posted about 20 Uhaul moving boxes a couple weeks ago and they finally went last night!

    I registered for my 2nd craft fair of the season yesterday. I have one now in October and one in November. I will probably do a few more small ones that run on a Saturday only. I don't want Lauryn to miss too much work because I'm not able to watch the kids. Hubby and I have to get to work and get some items made. I also want to come up with a new display this year. Last year was our first year doing it and we came up with some spur of the moment ideas.

    I am going to go out and sell again today, Jasmyne is slowing down her process a bit so I won't be joining her full time in October. I need a job, so better do what I can to keep this one going. I have asked for tomorrow off, Kaitlyn needs a model for her perm day exam. I haven't had a perm in probably 25 years! She has promised me that she will use a mild solution that will wash out in a month or so, that the curls will only accentuate the curls I already have and I won't lose length. She said everyone is bringing their granny's but she doesn't have any here so I am going to be her hip, young granny!

    I wanted to sell some things online, but I deleted facebook and my DH "doesnt trust people" either - so I ended up donating a lot to Savers. I was a bit regretful cause I had a few things that still had tags on it etc. but it was a lesson in not collecting so much stuff I don't need and I hope someone who needs it more gets to use it! Glad you had success in passing some things on! So exciting about the perm! I've always wanted to try one! Have fun!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,956 Member
    AJB1014 wrote: »
    JFT - Tuesday August 28
    2L of Water - :)
    Calories in Green by 150 - :) 221
    Outside 15 Minutes - :)
    Only 1 Evening Snack - :) I wanted another one so much because I had my first one early, but I resisted. My belly was even rumbling that I was a bit hungry when I went to bed.
    Walk if weather permits - :):):) Oh it was so nice to get out there and do it1
    Write in Journal - :)
    Yoga or Pilates - :(
    Craftroom - :( I looked in and thought about it after my walk, but I decided to take a bath and pamper myself a bit instead. It's a long weekend so I should be able to get in there and get at it.

    JFT - Wednesday August 29
    2L of Water
    Calories in Green by 150
    Outside 15 Minutes
    Only 1 Evening Snack
    Walk if weather permits - It doesn't look promising
    Write in Journal
    Yoga or Pilates

    I am still at home this morning, we bought a new BBQ on clearance a couple of weeks ago and I posted the old one for free. Someone is supposed to pick it up this morning. I put it in the front yard and was going to leave it, but my husband doesn't want me to do that. "I don't trust people". I guess I understand it, but I don't think the people will come in and take my whole backyard. I had also posted about 20 Uhaul moving boxes a couple weeks ago and they finally went last night!

    I registered for my 2nd craft fair of the season yesterday. I have one now in October and one in November. I will probably do a few more small ones that run on a Saturday only. I don't want Lauryn to miss too much work because I'm not able to watch the kids. Hubby and I have to get to work and get some items made. I also want to come up with a new display this year. Last year was our first year doing it and we came up with some spur of the moment ideas.

    I am going to go out and sell again today, Jasmyne is slowing down her process a bit so I won't be joining her full time in October. I need a job, so better do what I can to keep this one going. I have asked for tomorrow off, Kaitlyn needs a model for her perm day exam. I haven't had a perm in probably 25 years! She has promised me that she will use a mild solution that will wash out in a month or so, that the curls will only accentuate the curls I already have and I won't lose length. She said everyone is bringing their granny's but she doesn't have any here so I am going to be her hip, young granny!

    I wanted to sell some things online, but I deleted facebook and my DH "doesnt trust people" either - so I ended up donating a lot to Savers. I was a bit regretful cause I had a few things that still had tags on it etc. but it was a lesson in not collecting so much stuff I don't need and I hope someone who needs it more gets to use it! Glad you had success in passing some things on! So exciting about the perm! I've always wanted to try one! Have fun!

    LOL I am either a big fan of selling online or it's biggest critic, it all depends on my mood. I had great success when we moved and downsized, but the frustration of people not showing up got to me towards the end and I ended up driving three car loads of stuff to the thrift stores. Now I post things as I no longer need them and if they don't go in a couple weeks I take it to the thrift store. I really need to go through some more boxes of stuff but they are "treasured memories" and when I think of getting rid of them I remember who gave them to me, the feeling, etc. On the other hand I think what will my girls do with these when I am done so why am I holding them. It's an internal battle I have all the time!
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    AJB1014 wrote: »
    JFT - Tuesday August 28
    2L of Water - :)
    Calories in Green by 150 - :) 221
    Outside 15 Minutes - :)
    Only 1 Evening Snack - :) I wanted another one so much because I had my first one early, but I resisted. My belly was even rumbling that I was a bit hungry when I went to bed.
    Walk if weather permits - :):):) Oh it was so nice to get out there and do it1
    Write in Journal - :)
    Yoga or Pilates - :(
    Craftroom - :( I looked in and thought about it after my walk, but I decided to take a bath and pamper myself a bit instead. It's a long weekend so I should be able to get in there and get at it.

    JFT - Wednesday August 29
    2L of Water
    Calories in Green by 150
    Outside 15 Minutes
    Only 1 Evening Snack
    Walk if weather permits - It doesn't look promising
    Write in Journal
    Yoga or Pilates

    I am still at home this morning, we bought a new BBQ on clearance a couple of weeks ago and I posted the old one for free. Someone is supposed to pick it up this morning. I put it in the front yard and was going to leave it, but my husband doesn't want me to do that. "I don't trust people". I guess I understand it, but I don't think the people will come in and take my whole backyard. I had also posted about 20 Uhaul moving boxes a couple weeks ago and they finally went last night!

    I registered for my 2nd craft fair of the season yesterday. I have one now in October and one in November. I will probably do a few more small ones that run on a Saturday only. I don't want Lauryn to miss too much work because I'm not able to watch the kids. Hubby and I have to get to work and get some items made. I also want to come up with a new display this year. Last year was our first year doing it and we came up with some spur of the moment ideas.

    I am going to go out and sell again today, Jasmyne is slowing down her process a bit so I won't be joining her full time in October. I need a job, so better do what I can to keep this one going. I have asked for tomorrow off, Kaitlyn needs a model for her perm day exam. I haven't had a perm in probably 25 years! She has promised me that she will use a mild solution that will wash out in a month or so, that the curls will only accentuate the curls I already have and I won't lose length. She said everyone is bringing their granny's but she doesn't have any here so I am going to be her hip, young granny!

    I wanted to sell some things online, but I deleted facebook and my DH "doesnt trust people" either - so I ended up donating a lot to Savers. I was a bit regretful cause I had a few things that still had tags on it etc. but it was a lesson in not collecting so much stuff I don't need and I hope someone who needs it more gets to use it! Glad you had success in passing some things on! So exciting about the perm! I've always wanted to try one! Have fun!

    LOL I am either a big fan of selling online or it's biggest critic, it all depends on my mood. I had great success when we moved and downsized, but the frustration of people not showing up got to me towards the end and I ended up driving three car loads of stuff to the thrift stores. Now I post things as I no longer need them and if they don't go in a couple weeks I take it to the thrift store. I really need to go through some more boxes of stuff but they are "treasured memories" and when I think of getting rid of them I remember who gave them to me, the feeling, etc. On the other hand I think what will my girls do with these when I am done so why am I holding them. It's an internal battle I have all the time!

    It was SO hard throwing away some knick knacks. Unreasonably hard. I kept having to tell myself, you're not throwing away the memory!!! I like the tip about posting as you don't need things - I let it all pile up and got overwhelmed.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,956 Member
    AJB1014 wrote: »
    AJB1014 wrote: »
    JFT - Tuesday August 28
    2L of Water - :)
    Calories in Green by 150 - :) 221
    Outside 15 Minutes - :)
    Only 1 Evening Snack - :) I wanted another one so much because I had my first one early, but I resisted. My belly was even rumbling that I was a bit hungry when I went to bed.
    Walk if weather permits - :):):) Oh it was so nice to get out there and do it1
    Write in Journal - :)
    Yoga or Pilates - :(
    Craftroom - :( I looked in and thought about it after my walk, but I decided to take a bath and pamper myself a bit instead. It's a long weekend so I should be able to get in there and get at it.

    JFT - Wednesday August 29
    2L of Water
    Calories in Green by 150
    Outside 15 Minutes
    Only 1 Evening Snack
    Walk if weather permits - It doesn't look promising
    Write in Journal
    Yoga or Pilates

    I am still at home this morning, we bought a new BBQ on clearance a couple of weeks ago and I posted the old one for free. Someone is supposed to pick it up this morning. I put it in the front yard and was going to leave it, but my husband doesn't want me to do that. "I don't trust people". I guess I understand it, but I don't think the people will come in and take my whole backyard. I had also posted about 20 Uhaul moving boxes a couple weeks ago and they finally went last night!

    I registered for my 2nd craft fair of the season yesterday. I have one now in October and one in November. I will probably do a few more small ones that run on a Saturday only. I don't want Lauryn to miss too much work because I'm not able to watch the kids. Hubby and I have to get to work and get some items made. I also want to come up with a new display this year. Last year was our first year doing it and we came up with some spur of the moment ideas.

    I am going to go out and sell again today, Jasmyne is slowing down her process a bit so I won't be joining her full time in October. I need a job, so better do what I can to keep this one going. I have asked for tomorrow off, Kaitlyn needs a model for her perm day exam. I haven't had a perm in probably 25 years! She has promised me that she will use a mild solution that will wash out in a month or so, that the curls will only accentuate the curls I already have and I won't lose length. She said everyone is bringing their granny's but she doesn't have any here so I am going to be her hip, young granny!

    I wanted to sell some things online, but I deleted facebook and my DH "doesnt trust people" either - so I ended up donating a lot to Savers. I was a bit regretful cause I had a few things that still had tags on it etc. but it was a lesson in not collecting so much stuff I don't need and I hope someone who needs it more gets to use it! Glad you had success in passing some things on! So exciting about the perm! I've always wanted to try one! Have fun!

    LOL I am either a big fan of selling online or it's biggest critic, it all depends on my mood. I had great success when we moved and downsized, but the frustration of people not showing up got to me towards the end and I ended up driving three car loads of stuff to the thrift stores. Now I post things as I no longer need them and if they don't go in a couple weeks I take it to the thrift store. I really need to go through some more boxes of stuff but they are "treasured memories" and when I think of getting rid of them I remember who gave them to me, the feeling, etc. On the other hand I think what will my girls do with these when I am done so why am I holding them. It's an internal battle I have all the time!

    It was SO hard throwing away some knick knacks. Unreasonably hard. I kept having to tell myself, you're not throwing away the memory!!! I like the tip about posting as you don't need things - I let it all pile up and got overwhelmed.

    My biggest lesson in knick knacks was when my brother and I cleaned my Mom's house out. I realized how many $1000's of dollars we were throwing out on stuff that she never treasured or truly cared about, it was just stuff we had bought her over the years to say we bought something. It truly has changed my mind set. Then when we were downsizing in 2016, just one year later, I realized how many 10's of 1000's I was giving away or selling for next to nothing of Partylite, Princess House, "name the direct marketing company".... I really think so much more now about what I buy not only for myself but for others. If it's not useful I don't buy it.
  • Faebert
    Faebert Posts: 1,588 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    @Faebert since I last replied 5 mins ago, Saskia slapped Marley round the face :open_mouth:

    Instant time out! So sibling fights are in full swing

    Oh no! Are they due back to school/nursery soon? Mine have been getting increasingly ratty with each other. We’ve all had enough.

    Hang in there! Have a cup of tea and a breather when you can x
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    Recap T 8/28 ~ Break in thunderstorms this morning, still very humid & another 1" in rain gauge. We ended up with 4.5" in rain gauge! Severe storms rolled through area mid-afternoon, and power flickered off then back on. Had to manually reboot computer at work and reset digital clocks at home. Not as bad as my hometown 90 miles away, where my parents & 3 brothers still live. High winds, maybe a tornado, and youngest brother had a few trees damaged / down. Whole town lost power for hours & mayor declared city-wide curfew. They made the best of it: oldest brother lent his generator to youngest to pump rain out of basement, then went to his in-laws with bottle of wine & pizza to watch baseball game, and middle brother used his generator at home & neighbors then sat on porch with bar & lantern. :D
    1) Walked dog before work & saw 1 bunny / 3.62 mi 1:03:16 / stretched = happy dog B) & happy me B)
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work = Fitbit 14,947 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 68 floors :smiley:
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories green / > 12c water = Stuck w/ plan & no evening snacking! Net calories & sodium green (yay), sugar -36 (mostly fruit & veggies, popeye bread, also last piece of chocolate zucchini cake), fiber good, protein low (ack), 14c water. :smiley:
    4) Email BFF re tokens for Th :smile: we'll buy tokens at event / checkbook for Book Man order :D forgot but brought to work W / register for Jingle Bell 5K before rate increase :/ will do W / evening to-do's = washed dishes, searched computer passwords, folded hubby's work shirts, cleared DVR :smiley:
    5) Unplug 9:00 :s nope, tracking storms & family updates / floss :s / retainers :s / bed & TV off 10:15 :s (walk dob before work W)

    JFT W 8/29
    1) Walked dog before work in light mist / 3.66 mi 1:02:08 / stretched (little) = happy dog :smiley: & happy me :smiley:
    2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
    3) Meals & snacks prelogged / stick w/ plan / net calories green / > 12c water
    4) To-do's: register for Jingle Bell 5K (rates go up Sat.) / review Frontier catalog (orders due Th) / pay Book Man for order / call mom & dad / sort laundry for Th a.m. / put up clothes line / wash towels / drain rain barrel / other?
    5) UNPLUG 9:00 / FLOSS / RETAINERS / BED & TV OFF 10:15 (laundry & walk dog before work Th)

    Evening Snack Challenge ~ my goal to not snack past 9 p.m.
    1. Peanut M&Ms (wanted something sweet) when got home at 9pm
    2. 1 chocolate power muffin before 8:30
    3. 1/4c chicken salad after 9:00 (emotional eating) :s
    4. Peanut M&Ms 9pm
    5. Nothing after supper :star:
    6. Nothing after Feast w/ the Beasts ended at 8pm :p
    7. Late supper after spa/massage appt. & nothing after 8pm :smile:
    8. Nothing after supper :star:
    9. Brookside pomegranate dark chocolate at 8:30 (down in dumps) :s
    10. Animal crackers after 9pm :s
    11. Late supper after balloon ascension/glow followed by ice cream w/ hubby when we got home 9:30 :#
    12. Supper over at 8pm & had few peanut M&Ms later (not sure of time) :/
    13. 9 plain M&Ms after supper (counted three each red, white, blue) BEFORE 9 :smile:
    14. Unplanned frozen strawberry bar (80 cal) at 8pm, after supper & roses/garden work :smile:
    15. 3 animal crackers after 9pm & busy w/ household chores :p
    16. 10 peanut M&Ms after 9pm :s
    17. Brookside pomegranate dark chocolate after all chores done / past 9pm :s
    18. Napped in evening after family left, then had plain M&Ms after 9pm :s
    19. Nothing after supper :star: finally!
    20. Nothing after supper :star:
    21. Still hungry after supper & snacked on cashews (before 9pm) :#
    22. 4 animal crackers after happy hour at 6:45pm
    23. Very proud of myself ~ wanted to snack after supper in the worst way and did not! :star:
    24. Huge fail ~ snacked on veggie straws (too many!) after 9pm >:)
    25. Nothing after supper ~ I seem to alternate nothing w/ splurge :D
    26. 3 peanut M&Ms after 9pm :p
    27. Popcorn snack after work before supper but nothing after :D
    28. Nothing after supper :star:
  • AJB1014
    AJB1014 Posts: 1,380 Member
    Had a great, long post of support for individual JFTers, then clicked the wrong thing and lost it all!

    Just know that I think of you everyday, and really look forward to reading everyone's posts. Wishing comfort & hugs to those that need it!

    I hate when I do that!!! Right back at you! :)
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,161 Member
    Faebert wrote: »
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    @Faebert since I last replied 5 mins ago, Saskia slapped Marley round the face :open_mouth:

    Instant time out! So sibling fights are in full swing

    Oh no! Are they due back to school/nursery soon? Mine have been getting increasingly ratty with each other. We’ve all had enough.

    Hang in there! Have a cup of tea and a breather when you can x

    Saskia has her first day of school next Wednesday I think. And marley starts nursery for the first time on the Monday after! Just on Mondays and Tuesdays, it's going to be lovely to have time with just Casey and my OH!
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    SaraKim17 wrote: »
    JFT:
    1. Spend some time on paperwork. (Set timer for 10 minutes, so do that much, at least.)
    2. Move lamp back to bedroom.
    3. Go through one bag from garage.
    Good Morning! And Great Big sloppy hugs for you👏👏👏👏 Applauding anything you accomplish. Moving the lamp...each thing you do is a giant you've slain and gotten VICTORY! over. Kudos on your list, and your efforts! YOU WILL NOT BE DEFEATED!!, for every negative that you turn into a positive... the negative thing becomes defeated and you my dear become a powerhouse🌹

    Thank you, Mary! I really appreciate the positive thoughts and encouragement. I'm extremely overwhelmed, so I need to set SMALL goals and try to be successful. (I've been planning to move the lamp for a couple of months, but I literally keep forgetting.)

    I'm so sorry to hear about your brother! I lost my sister, my only sibling, in 2001. How I wish she were still here!

    Take care of yourself, and thanks for encouraging everyone! 💕
  • crazyjerseygirl
    crazyjerseygirl Posts: 1,252 Member
    Hi, first time in the thread, I think it’s a wonderful idea! I lost 50lbs a few years back, which resulted in a (happy) pregnancy, which resulted in 50lbs back on! Baby is 18mo now and I’m feeling the urge to shrink again. Since I found this at 3pm my goal for the day is to just have dinner, no snacks, and get to 10k steps (small yes, but I need this to last)
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    Hi, first time in the thread, I think it’s a wonderful idea! I lost 50lbs a few years back, which resulted in a (happy) pregnancy, which resulted in 50lbs back on! Baby is 18mo now and I’m feeling the urge to shrink again. Since I found this at 3pm my goal for the day is to just have dinner, no snacks, and get to 10k steps (small yes, but I need this to last)
    @crazyjerseygirl ...
    YIPPIEEEEE!!! So glad you're here with us. Here's a welcome flower🌷... Lol, hope you're not allergic.☺. Here... "small steps are giant VICTORIES! And I say to you, "YOU GO GIRL!!"
    WELCOME! WELCOME! WELCOME!👏👏👏🚶💪
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,956 Member
    Hi, first time in the thread, I think it’s a wonderful idea! I lost 50lbs a few years back, which resulted in a (happy) pregnancy, which resulted in 50lbs back on! Baby is 18mo now and I’m feeling the urge to shrink again. Since I found this at 3pm my goal for the day is to just have dinner, no snacks, and get to 10k steps (small yes, but I need this to last)

    Congrats on the original loss, if you did it once you can do it again. Small goals are better than no goals :)
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,161 Member
    Hi, first time in the thread, I think it’s a wonderful idea! I lost 50lbs a few years back, which resulted in a (happy) pregnancy, which resulted in 50lbs back on! Baby is 18mo now and I’m feeling the urge to shrink again. Since I found this at 3pm my goal for the day is to just have dinner, no snacks, and get to 10k steps (small yes, but I need this to last)

    I always start small! Even when I mess up I just go back to basics and build up again!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,956 Member
    @bex953172 - I bought paint today to paint my bathroom and thought of you. Did you get all of your painting completed? I don't like painting, but it needs to be done I guess.
  • josephinebowman
    josephinebowman Posts: 359 Member
    Checking in. 1. It is obvious that any socializing and/or party sort of thing is a major foe of my progress. Four days later and I am still way up in calories. 2. I can not keep up with school field trips. Over 90 degrees and I counted walking for an hour around the zoo as exercise.
    Ok, tomorrow
    1. Don't be late for surgery.
    2. I am not to eat after midnight and have only a sip of water with my one pill.
    3. I have no other goals except survive.
    4. Be back Friday.
  • Bex953172
    Bex953172 Posts: 4,161 Member
    @bex953172 - I bought paint today to paint my bathroom and thought of you. Did you get all of your painting completed? I don't like painting, but it needs to be done I guess.

    Not quite all. We got all the main walls done upstairs and downstairs and we've painted all the doors and frames upstairs but not downstairs. We need another tin of paint but will be a couple of weeks until we can buy another tin.

    However you remember how I said we bought more expensive paint?
    Well it's awesome. One of the walls looked proper grubby (already I know) from where one of them (most likely marley) had messy hands, and it just wiped off so easily. And didn't take any of the paint with it!
    Money well spent lol!
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,956 Member
    Checking in. 1. It is obvious that any socializing and/or party sort of thing is a major foe of my progress. Four days later and I am still way up in calories. 2. I can not keep up with school field trips. Over 90 degrees and I counted walking for an hour around the zoo as exercise.
    Ok, tomorrow
    1. Don't be late for surgery.
    2. I am not to eat after midnight and have only a sip of water with my one pill.
    3. I have no other goals except survive.
    4. Be back Friday.

    Good luck with the surgery. I would count the walk around the zoo as exercise too.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,956 Member
    Bex953172 wrote: »
    @bex953172 - I bought paint today to paint my bathroom and thought of you. Did you get all of your painting completed? I don't like painting, but it needs to be done I guess.

    Not quite all. We got all the main walls done upstairs and downstairs and we've painted all the doors and frames upstairs but not downstairs. We need another tin of paint but will be a couple of weeks until we can buy another tin.

    However you remember how I said we bought more expensive paint?
    Well it's awesome. One of the walls looked proper grubby (already I know) from where one of them (most likely marley) had messy hands, and it just wiped off so easily. And didn't take any of the paint with it!
    Money well spent lol!

    Oh that is money well spent! I am not doing the trims in my bathroom. The walls don't really need it, my hubby just doesn't like the colour since we put new flooring down. So I'll appease him.
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,956 Member
    edited August 2018
    August has been my worse month for walking since I started in April. The smoke and weather really did a number on me. I did do a few Leslie Sansone walks that don't register on here, but not that many.

    April - 24.96 Miles
    May - 50.65 Miles
    June - 28.74 Miles
    July - 44.68 Miles
    August - 17.21 Miles

    I need to get back with the program in September!



  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,580 Member
    I have to share this feel good moment with everyone. It is Lauryn's facebook post today.

    When the kids were getting me out of bed this morning, we were talking about what we were going to do today.
    J: have breakfast, and.... wait what day is it?
    Me: Wednesday
    J: so we're going to Grammie's house
    Me: yup.
    Mick: Mimi house?!
    Me: after lunch, and after nap time
    Mick: no! Had big sleep!
    Me: you had a big sleep, so you don't need a nap?
    Mick: yup no nap. Go Mimi house.

    I commented on it and said tell Michaela she needs to have a nap so she isn't grouchy when she visits. Lauryn told her and her response was: yeah Mimi best friend.

    My heart grew today and my eyes welled up!

    That’s so precious! I hope you guys had fun together :)
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,580 Member
    Checking in. 1. It is obvious that any socializing and/or party sort of thing is a major foe of my progress. Four days later and I am still way up in calories. 2. I can not keep up with school field trips. Over 90 degrees and I counted walking for an hour around the zoo as exercise.
    Ok, tomorrow
    1. Don't be late for surgery.
    2. I am not to eat after midnight and have only a sip of water with my one pill.
    3. I have no other goals except survive.
    4. Be back Friday.

    We will be thinking of you! Take care of yourself, but check in when you can.
  • elsie6hickman
    elsie6hickman Posts: 3,864 Member
    My goal for today was eating out at a Asian Restaurant. I think I did okay, but I keep tasting salt. I had to skip my workout that I had planned because my blood pressure was so low.

    Goal for Thursday: water, stay on track with my food (under 1200) and get 30 minutes of exercise. And to face the day with gratitude for all of my blessings. Be a ray of light for someone that I encounter - sometimes all it takes is a smile.
  • clicketykeys
    clicketykeys Posts: 6,580 Member
    Checking in from Wednesday
    1. AM basic run: 16 laps, aim for <35 min. Feed cats. Shower. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item.
    2. Review semester plan. What is my purpose for each unit? Revise assessments according to standards list. Make coffee. Parent calls for no prior contact AND for students with INCs! Re-run PRs for class 4; hand out class 3 and class 4 PRs. Discussion response. Create character designs? (Make part of character assignment) Request K's help. Input grades for reflections 9-12.
    3. Theme lesson. Theme practice. Headbandz.
    4. Act 1 summary; Read Act 2 with class 4. 4 important events.
    5. Work on seminar proposal. Blog post: Preparing for Presentations.
    6. Update class websites. Have K use key to mark grammar work. What to do about 5PE mini-unit? Use after JC as a sponge; combine with challenge books. Maybe a comparison with another required text? Have students ask a parent or teacher what the most significant text they studied was, and then create a comparison between their challenge book and that text - which has more value and why?
    7. Strength 4:30. Quiz; draft essay. LAUNDRY.
    8. Prep Thu lunch. Chop celery. Keep count of saag portions. Meds. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 5:50.

    JFT Thursday
    1. Feed cats. Shower. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item.
    2. Request K's help. Input reflections 13-15 and print PRs. Finalize Week 6.
    3. Review semester plan. What is my purpose for each unit? Revise assessments according to standards list. Make coffee. Parent calls for no prior contact AND for students with INCs! 5PE mini-unit? Use after JC as a sponge; combine with challenge books. Maybe a comparison with another required text? Have students ask a parent or teacher what the most significant text they studied was, and then create a comparison between their challenge book and that text - which has more value and why? Possibly do the one-sheet as an assessment.
    4. Class 2-3 - Review SG for Act 2. Headbandz. Act 3 work? Discuss worksheet Theme 4. Vocab work.
    5. Class 4 - Prepositions practice. 4 important events from Act 2; create summary. Read Act 3? Create character designs? (Make part of character assignment)
    6. Work on seminar proposal. Blog post: Preparing for Presentations.
    7. Update class websites. Have K use key to mark grammar work.
    8. Zumba 5:30. QUIZ. DRAFT ESSAY. LAUNDRY.
    9. Prep Wed lunch. Chop celery. Keep count of saag portions. Meds. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 4:50.

    Scale goals
    End of 2017: 174.6
    February 2018: 173.6
    March 2018: 179.6
    July 2018: 189.6
    Today: 189.2

    Upcoming to-do:
    1. Check blogroll and follow bloggers on Twitter.
    2. Write next blog post. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun?
    3. Keep track of medical stuffs. Dentist? Appt w D 10/22 9:20; McC 10/22 10:15. Also Feb 7 9:30 w Ac Int. Sub already set up.
    4. Organize and grade narratives. Update parent group lists with NAMES. Note reply emails.
    5. Check on conference; create seminar proposal.
    6. Return mascara to Walmart with receipt. Go to used bookstore; take bags-of-bags and look for Beauty (McKinley), Design for How People Learn (Julie Dirksen), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman) and The Prince (tr. Tim Parks).
    7. Put jewelry away. Yikes! Reinforce patches on old pants.
    8. Go to Mac store and see if they can retrieve the files off the iMac.
    9. Check rates online for student loans to pay for masters classes.
    10. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another.
    11. Make plan for classroom observations; ask other teachers about projects or lessons they feel confident about.
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    Checking in. 1. It is obvious that any socializing and/or party sort of thing is a major foe of my progress. Four days later and I am still way up in calories. 2. I can not keep up with school field trips. Over 90 degrees and I counted walking for an hour around the zoo as exercise.
    Ok, tomorrow
    1. Don't be late for surgery.
    2. I am not to eat after midnight and have only a sip of water with my one pill.
    3. I have no other goals except survive.
    4. Be back Friday.

    Praying for you @josephinebowman 🙏💝💝💝💝💝💝💝🌹
  • maryrobinson40
    maryrobinson40 Posts: 1,109 Member
    My goal for today was eating out at a Asian Restaurant. I think I did okay, but I keep tasting salt. I had to skip my workout that I had planned because my blood pressure was so low.

    Goal for Thursday: water, stay on track with my food (under 1200) and get 30 minutes of exercise. And to face the day with gratitude for all of my blessings. Be a ray of light for someone that I encounter - sometimes all it takes is a smile.
    Hug! Hug! Hug!!! I love you Sis. Proud of you.💖💖💖🌹
  • PKM0515
    PKM0515 Posts: 3,089 Member
    Checking in. 1. It is obvious that any socializing and/or party sort of thing is a major foe of my progress. Four days later and I am still way up in calories. 2. I can not keep up with school field trips. Over 90 degrees and I counted walking for an hour around the zoo as exercise.
    Ok, tomorrow
    1. Don't be late for surgery.
    2. I am not to eat after midnight and have only a sip of water with my one pill.
    3. I have no other goals except survive.
    4. Be back Friday.

    Good luck! You'll be back here before you know it. 😃
  • jeschepp
    jeschepp Posts: 307 Member
    Welcome back everyone! So many things to respond to-
    @Faebert Thinking of you and your sister. Hope you have better news soon. I can completely understand your worries, just focus on taking care of you.
    @maryrobinson40 WELCOME BACK! We missed you soul sister! So sorry for your loss, please know we're here for you.
    @AJB1014 Love the post! So very fitting. Always fulfilling to hear the lessons I'm learning resonate with others.
    @crazyjerseygirl WELCOME!

    Today I made a new fajitas recipe and it turned out pretty great! Added some sweet corn I picked up at a street stand, and opted out on cheese/guac. Here it is if anyone's interested:
    https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/flavorful-chicken-fajitas/
    Also decided I'm adding a daily gratitude goal. Since I like to check in in the evenings, I think it will be fitting to look back on my day and pick a moment for appreciation.

    For today:
    Figure out how to order a PSL that's a bit leaner ✅-skim milk, no whip, only 2 pumps of pumpkin. still delicious
    30 minutes exercise ✅ weather was gorgeous!
    Track food and exercise ✅
    5 good groups ✅
    Water challenge-80 oz. ✅
    Gratitude: today I am thankful for strong leg muscles that allowed me to walk 3 miles at a pretty brisk pace
    Post here for accountability ✅

    For tomorrow:
    30 minutes exercise
    Track food and exercise
    5 good groups
    Water challenge-80 oz.
    Daily gratitude
    Post here for accountability