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

Back from Cyprus - had a good time, really liked having a bit of winter sun!

Now back to rain and cold and dark. Not too sad about it though - lots of nice autumnal/wintery things to look forward to like Bonfire Night. Spent yesterday planning and booking a few things to look forward to over the next few months.

There were a lot of posts, which I have actually skim read (plane back was delayed) but not in detail. Below are a few messages - sorry for anyone I have missed:

@Faebert Glad to hear your sister is now home but really sorry about the bronchitis - everything happens all at once doesn't it?! Seems like you are mostly better now - hopefully things will be a little easier for a while!

@HEGoddard0928 I am sorry you have been down and having suicidal thoughts. Hopefully opening up to Matt will have helped but I would encourage you to talk to someone else as well. The church counseling sounds like it could help. In the UK we have a phone line called the Samaritans which people can call if they are distressed - is there anything like that in the US? Do also get on here and talk to us if you need to. We're not trained but we care about you

@Snowflake9046 Sorry to hear about your job, that sounds like a really difficult situation. I agree with others that looking for a new job is a good idea. Your boss clearly doesn't appreciate your awesomeness, it's time that someone else benefited from it

@mytime6630 Sorry to hear about your brother - I am crossing all my fingers and toes that it is not anything too serious. I will also say a prayer for you and your brother X

@Bex953172 I hope today is better and sick free Also, don't be too hard on yourself about goals etc. You have a lot going on. I agree with what others have said about focusing on one small thing and making it a habit. It's hard to change too many things at once!

@everyoneelse Hope you are all doing well and wishing you a good week!

Thanks for the warm welcome! i've been hydrating but i don't think i'm doing enough, so that's my goal for tomorrow. Wishing you all a strong Monday start!

Checking in from Saturday
1. AM gen run: 3 miles, aim for <35 minutes. Feed cats. Shower. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item.
2. Leave for class at Y by 8:30. Stop at library to pick up / return book. Take Jacky to dealership for repairs by 10:30. Brunch & bookstore with B.
3. Groceries. Put 'tell student to bring challenge book' on future JFTs. Revise "interrupting phrases" worksheet.
4. Finish essay and submit.
5. Take grading to park.
6. Leave for park by 4:45.
7. Brainstorm Malala. Create program for play.
8. Update iTunes and check playlists.
9. Prep Sun meals. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 11:45; devices off by 12:00.

JFT Monday
Monday
1. Rest day - no run. Pack lunch. Feed cats. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. PACK SHOES.
2. Add "Powerlessness" reflection to Monday plans. Review Week 12 plans and submit. Print plans. Print poems. Enter grades. Bring books in from car.
3. Class 2-3: Poetry; doodle stories, TPCASTT practice, choose poems.
4. Class 4 - Poetry; TPCASTT practice, choose poems.
5. Review discussion posts. Review semester plan. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block.
6. Update class websites. Write discussion post. Check and print poetry requirements.
7. Strength 4:30. Zumba 5:30. Groceries.
8. Prep Tue lunch - beef stew. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 5:50.

Scale goals
End of 2017: 174.6
February 2018: 173.6
March 2018: 179.6
July 2018: 189.6
August 2018: 187.4
September: 186.4
Today: 192.2

Upcoming to-do:
1. Develop 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.
2. Write next blog post. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Check on #engchat on Mondays at 7?
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. Convert lesson plans to unit format. Create rubric for one-pager. Revise research checklists!
5. Check on conference; follow up on seminar proposal. Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Can poetry unit be condensed?
6. Go to used bookstore 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. Make plan for classroom observations; ask other teachers about projects or lessons they feel confident about.
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. Design minibuttons with school logo, mascot, crest. Minibuttons that say THIS IS WHAT ANTIFASCISM LOOKS LIKE. White text on black bars on red background.

Snowflake1968 wrote: »

You are getting things done your list is smaller. I see you must have returned the mascara

Alas, no, not in that case, hahaha! I lost the receipt, so I gave up on that. :P I had it IN THE CAR, both the mascara and the receipt, and somehow the receipt went missing. Ah well. It's only like $3-5 so it's not a big deal, but I'd hoped I could exchange it for the kind I wanted.

I did go to the used bookstore this weekend (#6 on the ongoing list) but they didn't have any of those particular books, so that stays on the list to remind me to look for them next time I get to go. I *did* get rid of a WHOLE bunch of grocery bags though! I appreciate that I can donate them there to be re-used rather than throwing them out.

And I got the narratives graded! WHEW!

JFT M 10/15
1) Walked dog before work / 3.74 mi 1:06:33 / stretched = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks at work
3) Meals & snacks planned / need to prelog / stick w/ plan & net calories green / 12c water
4) Be calm and slog on at work
5) Evening to-do's / watch Packers & Brewers games / bed as soon as possible after

JFT - Sunday October 14
2L of Water - Yes, but finished last 500ml too late and ended up not sleeping well all night. Had to get up twice.
Stay in Maintenance - In red by 213
5 Fruits and Veggies - 4/5
Walk 1 Mile - 2.8 Miles and FINALLY it was nice enough to do it OUTSIDE. It was -8 when I woke up yesterday at 9am, I went for a walk at 730 pm and it was +8. Supposed to be nice all week! I'm so excited by this.
Craft - I have 20 snowmen all ready to glue their hats and scarves on. Then I'll add their buttons and jewels as needed.
Stay focused! -

JFT - Monday October 15
2L of Water
Calories in Green by 150
Move Hourly at Work
Only 1 Evening Snack
5 Fruits and Veggies
Walk 1 Mile
Craft
Stay focused!

@cschmitz110515 - Love your puppy pic and his name. Congratulations on beating your time on the hill!

@PackerFanInGB - I love Maddie's name, she is adorable. I am so happy for you to have her.

@Bex953172 - Oh Casey is adorable too! Sorry to hear Marley was sick, hope today is going better for you.

@maryrobinson40 - That lullaby is beautiful. I must admit I teared up, thank you so much.

@mytime6630 - So happy to see you had a great day with the grandsons. I had to chuckle about the "amnesia" , where do they come up with these things huh?

@jeschepp - I have to reevaluate my goals and structure too. I seem to be struggling with my weight loss and having the willpower to keep at it this time more than I have the last times I've lost this weight.

@Faebert - Tired and unmotivated... this doesn't surprise me, you have been going strong for the last few weeks sick and under a lot of stress. It will probably take a bit to get your feet back under you 100%.

@slittlemeister - Glad you had a good trip. I have a pair of earrings from Cyprus that were brought back to me as a gift from my Godchildren's father when he went there with the military years ago. Glad to see you back

I don't have a lot to say today, I slept very poorly the last few nights. Not sure what is going on, I seem to fall asleep easily, but am waking up for what seems like hours in the night. Then having very strange dreams. I have a recurring theme in my dreams that I am with old co-workers/friends/family in these abandoned buildings that are all connected we are always trying to find the right direction to go. I'm sure there is some meaning in there somewhere but I've never looked it up. I wish they would stop.

I had a great day with the Grands yesterday as always. I was actually able to get some crafting done even with Michaela's "help". It took me twice as long to sew a little hat for my snowmen as she kept wanting to pull the needle through for me. Jonah crafted with paper and made himself a house with some people.

I have a couple more ideas for some extra wooden plaques I have at the house. I will have to try to get those done this week. Hubby is not doing his share and I'm very concerned I will run out of product at the craft fair next weekend. Hopefully he sees my panic this week and gets to work.

So Friday was our customer appreciation day at work. LM bought way way too much food so now there are baked goods all over the back area! 😣😑😫

It's taking all my willpower to not cave.

Hellooooooo! Lol….
My energy level is shot. I accomplished nothing today except
Eating fruit, and a chicken salad made with grapes, celery, chopped pecans, chopped onions, chopped bell pepper, sweet salad cubed pickles, and some type mayo. Green Tea to drink.
My mind wanted to do, but my body felt like I was steam rolled.
I prefer natural solutions for health, so I will be doing some reading. I've been moving, but not at the rate that I had been. Guess this is what they mean by "hitting a wall". Any way... Hope to get some energy back soon, in the meantime, I will be moving this body , I refuse to go backwards..Just can't go as hard as I have been, until I get more weight off my knee.. Some of the swelling is down from my knee...been doing the modified bicycle while lying on my back, and quad and abs also.

Thanks for listening💖

maryrobinson40 wrote: »

Hellooooooo! Lol….
My energy level is shot. I accomplished nothing today except
Eating fruit, and a chicken salad made with grapes, celery, chopped pecans, chopped onions, chopped bell pepper, sweet salad cubed pickles, and some type mayo. Green Tea to drink.
My mind wanted to do, but my body felt like I was steam rolled.
I prefer natural solutions for health, so I will be doing some reading. I've been moving, but not at the rate that I had been. Guess this is what they mean by "hitting a wall". Any way... Hope to get some energy back soon, in the meantime, I will be moving this body , I refuse to go backwards..Just can't go as hard as I have been, until I get more weight off my knee.. Some of the swelling is down from my knee...been doing the modified bicycle while lying on my back, and quad and abs also.

Thanks for listening💖

I'M RETRACTING THE LAST PART OF WHAT I SAID....
MARY ROBINSON REPORTING FOR ACTIVE LIFE CHANGE... HOOYAH

JFT
DON'T CARE WHAT! I COME FIRST!!
UP AT 4:30a.m.
PRAYER
DRINK WATER...16oz.
Exercise
DRINK WATER
SHOWER/DRESS
EAT LIGHT! EAT RIGHT!
SPEND AN HOUR READING
TAKE MEDS AND DRINK WATER
NOON SURGE!!!.…GET OUT OF THE HOUSE AND GET FRESH AIR
LUNCH
1:30-3:30 BREAK (NO CALLS, NO TABLET, NO TV)
4:15 great nieces home from schoolschool
Dinner by 5:30p.m.
Walk
Read
Log my day
Bedtime

THERE IS POWER IN A PUSH!!🙌🔥

HEGoddard0928 wrote: »

JFT 10-15-18

1. Log all food 😀
2. Stay within calories 😑
3. Work 815- 4 😀
4. Pork chops/rice 😀
5. Dishes right after dinner 😀
6. DH time 😀
7. Lights off by 10:30 🤣 Forgot that I get to go in late tomorrow so I'm going to go to bed later

@maryrobinson40 - great attitude! Take your time building up the fitness and keep the focus. You’ve got this!!

@PackerFanInGB - look after yourself and your recovery! You’re doing great x

@HEGoddard0928 - argh the temptation! Wouldn’t blame you if you caved. Glad to hear you sounding positive and see those smiley faces x

@cschmitz110515 - congrats on the race! You’re smashing it!

@slittlemeister - welcome back!

@Bex953172 - messy Casey is so cute!

I had an ok day yesterday. Back to my workout which felt brilliant! And very productive at work. Some big boyfriend trouble though. And felt sad last night so ate too much sugary stuff. I’m cross with myself. Because I know logically that it doesn’t help anything. But I just get that ‘screw it, I don’t care’ rebellious mentality. And that is very difficult to overcome in the heat of the moment.

Not going to beat myself up. New day today. Hugs to you all x

Monday goals recap
- morning workout ✅ 😀
- Leave early for work ❎
- Print revised script✅
- Fix PowerPoint and video ✅
- Reply to Head, appraisal after half term✅
- Rearrange IM meeting✅
- Call mum at lunchtime✅
- Call vet at lunchtime ❎ think he’s ok actually 🤞🏼
- Hang me-maps before leaving ❎
- Leave by 6✅

Tuesday goals
- morning workout
- Ask TA to photocopy English and RE examples
- Check stockroom for acetate
- Email H parents for meeting
- Notes on G mum meeting
- Update pastoral spreadsheet
- Car at lunchtime?
- Phone parents
- Hang me-maps and set up benches for assembly before leaving. Props ready.
- Hot yoga after work? Check on girls’ plans
- Early night

Yesterday's commitments:

- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Eat slowly and mindfully
- Be in the green
- 3+ bottles water
- No alcohol Though once again I cheated with tonic water so I felt like I was drinking... Need to wean myself off that!
- 30+ minutes lunch break
- Meditate
- Finish work by 6.30pm 7.15. But I needed to get some hours logged as am going to struggle to get my hours done this week
- French homework Was too tired after leaving late
- Gratitude journal
- French book Too tired
- Lights out by 11


Today's commitments:

- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Eat slowly and mindfully
- Be in the green
- 3+ bottles water

- 30+ minute lunch break
- Meditate
- Do some French homework
- Finish work at 6pm
- Quality time with boyfriend
- Gratitude journal
- Lights out by 11

Cannot find last week's weigh in at all so just gonna start again from today!

Oct 16: 181

Checking in from Monday
1. Rest day - no run. Pack lunch. Feed cats. Morning meds. Tea! Log 1 item. PACK SHOES.
2. Add "Powerlessness" reflection to Monday plans. Review Week 12 plans and submit. Print plans. Print poems. Enter grades. Bring books in from car.
3. Class 2-3: Poetry; doodle stories, TPCASTT practice, choose poems.
4. Class 4 - Poetry; TPCASTT practice, choose poems.
5. Review discussion posts. Review semester plan. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block.
6. Update class websites. WRITE DISCUSSION POST. Check and print poetry requirements.
7. Strength 4:30. Zumba 5:30. Groceries. Walk to 10k.
8. Prep Tue lunch - beef stew. Chop celery. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. In bed by 8:45; devices off by 9:00; alarm set for 5:50.

JFT Tuesday
1. AM easy run: 2 miles, aim for <30 min. Feed cats. Shower. Meds. Tea! Log 1 item.
2. WRITE DISCUSSION POST AND RESPONSES. Draft week 13. Draft program. Print poetry checklist.
3. Class 2-3: Poetry; Figurative language, choose poems. BE SURE TO GO OVER REFLECTION.
4. Class 4 - Poetry; Figurative language, choose poems. COLLECT PROGRESS REPORTS. Update class websites.
5. Review discussion posts. Review semester plan. What is my purpose for each unit? Sketch out semester block.
6. Zumba 5:30. Quiz. Draft essay.
7. Update iTunes playlists; check for missing songs.
8. Prep Wed lunch - saag. Chop celery. Prep oatmeal for breakfast. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. 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
August 2018: 187.4
September: 186.4
Today: 189.4

Upcoming to-do:
1. Develop 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.
2. Write next blog post. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Check on #engchat on Mondays at 7?
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. Convert lesson plans to unit format. Create rubric for one-pager. Revise research checklists!
5. Check on conference; follow up on seminar proposal. Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Can poetry unit be condensed?
6. Go to used bookstore 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. Make plan for classroom observations; ask other teachers about projects or lessons they feel confident about.
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. Design minibuttons with school logo, mascot, crest. Minibuttons that say THIS IS WHAT ANTIFASCISM LOOKS LIKE. White text on black bars on red background.

Back again after I was locked out of my account. I tried to reset my password before the weekend - but the forgot my password link was not coming thru. Turns out it comes from Under Armor, not MFP so I missed it until Monday when I figured it out. I celebrated with food all weekend, didnt log, and dont regret one bit of it! My celebrations carried over into yesterday when my mom wanted to have a "last meal" before she starts eating better again. It's funny - shes naturally thin - but always has do to a "last meal" before she starts eating healthy again but I never notice that shes NOT eating healthy or gaining weight. Anyway back at it today - had my smoothie, fish oil and took my meds already - it's easier for me to have a good day when I start out positive and hitting my goals.

JFT Tuesday
1. Prelog food
2. Three waters before lunch, two after, one with dinner
3. Hit benchmarks for current project by end of day at work
4. Practice 5 minutes diaphragmatic breathing
5. Cook dinner at home - eat the proper portion size
6. Ten squats per bathroom trip

JFT Wednesday Morning
1. Wake up at first stirring - 6AM
2. Smoothie for breakfast
3. Take fish oil