WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR NOVEMBER 2018
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Yesterday I spent the day at university.
This morning I was at a work-related conference. I was able to take my husband, so that was nice.
It was all about Active Living by Design.
• Redesigning cities to promote active living like walking, cycling, and public transportation for transportational/utility purposes and also recreation.
• Encouraging people to get their 30+ minutes of exercise every day as a natural part of our lives.
It was good ... and apparently it was presented to the top level of state government. It would be great if they'd get moving on some of the ideas!!
When it came to public transportation, the biggest request in a survey and subsequent study ... and the biggest request from everyone in the room ... was "real time information". We'd like to know when our bus is going to turn up. It would be great if the bus company would hear us all finally!! We can spot track cyclists ... how hard is it to spot track a bus?
Anyway ...
Back to work after the conference ... and then to one of my Drs ... and on my walk back to work again, I noticed the many of my coworkers were walking down the street and one called me over. Fire drill!!
I didn't get much done at work today!!
So over the past couple days I have not eaten properly, and I'm very tired and headachy.
This Dr I saw today is treating me for one of several stress-related things and thinks it is good that I'm being treated for several of my stress-related issues all at the same time. But when I told her about the brain cyst, she told me quite bluntly, "Prepare for the worst, hope for the best".
She has advised that I keep my husband's carers on at least part-time until I know what's going to happen ... and to get as much "in order" as I can in coming weeks. Just in case ... or at least to take the pressure off. I'll do what I can.
Machka in Oz6 -
Viv~ my DFIL has had a couple of UTI and with him having Dementia it just compounds things, much more confused and with that sometimes very angry...
Nov 20th~ who in my life I am grateful for.... 1st the Good Lord for guiding me where I need to go.. My wonderful brother whom I love with all my heart,My kids and granddaughter so blessed that they are all healthy. Of course my dear Alfie .. even though he can be a pain sometimes.I love him dearly and he is my snuggle bug.. and lastly my dear friends,I have been blessed with some you would call salt of the earth and who could forget all you wonderful sisters... I am truly blessed...1 -
Machka - one of the things I love about Brighton and Hove is that it is such an active living city. Buses galore, cycle lanes galore and you can walk your feet off everywhere. The bus stops all have real time information. I loved Scandinavia for the same reasons. Even old people cycled everywhere. Tonight we will be walking to our posh gastropub for our anniversary dinner. 16 mins each way, but it all adds up. When we lived in the countryside you had to go out "for a walk" , or for a run. You had to get in the car for anything else. I hated that. Here you can just walk out of the door to live your daily life. We might spend the afternoon trawling round the North Laines looking for a vintage hallstand. It has turned really cold here, so we might just carry on opening boxes.
Much love to all. Heather UK xxxxxxx4 -
cityjaneLondon wrote: »Machka - one of the things I love about Brighton and Hove is that it is such an active living city. Buses galore, cycle lanes galore and you can walk your feet off everywhere. The bus stops all have real time information. I loved Scandinavia for the same reasons. Even old people cycled everywhere. Tonight we will be walking to our posh gastropub for our anniversary dinner. 16 mins each way, but it all adds up. When we lived in the countryside you had to go out "for a walk" , or for a run. You had to get in the car for anything else. I hated that. Here you can just walk out of the door to live your daily life. We might spend the afternoon trawling round the North Laines looking for a vintage hallstand. It has turned really cold here, so we might just carry on opening boxes.
Much love to all. Heather UK xxxxxxx
We lived in a town in Victoria (state in Australia) that was like that. I could walk to work, groceries, library, church, doctor, or whatever I wanted. And if we wanted to go further afield, we could cycle.
We'd drive into one of the cities (about 75 km away) about every 6 weeks to shop etc. but otherwise, everything we wanted was right there.
We do miss that town very much, but unfortunately there isn't much in the way of work there.
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cariwaldick wrote: »Penny—I love the art pieces! It sounds like you need some indoor spaces where you can walk. I don't know what I'd do if I had to walk through the cold and slush to get to choir.
I admit that getting out is a struggle sometimes, but with age it's becoming increasingly clearer that it's use it or lose it! Often I channel Barbie and tell myself to "take every opportunity to be active".
Today I got my hair cut for the first time in over year. After biting the bullet and spending all that money, I rewarded myself by buying two long-sleeved jogging shirts in merino wool. (More $$$ out the window ) I also looked at a powerful headlamp for jogging in the dark. The salesperson let me not only try it on, but also go outdoors with it to test it in real darkness. It was great, but it cost about $270 so I'll make do with my old wimpy one.
The charge indicator on my Garmin device is down to the very last pixel, but I've kept my step streak alive (HOORAY! 146 days in a row now!) and my husband will arrive with the charge cord in about half an hour. I'm going to change to jogging gear and head down to his office. I'll charge the device for a few minutes, then get out and make up for what I didn't do yesterday. Hmmm... Cold (-10C = 13F) and rather windy. I'll wear an extra scarf.
Today's gratitude:
20. Person - Hands down it's my husband I appreciate most. Such a steady, reliable, patient person. He's a grown-up in a world where more and more people are getting childish.
/Penny, putting on her Icebugs at the
PS: Karen - That jacaranda in blossom is gorgeous! Your daughter's photo is a bit like the CF Hill painting of the blooming apple tree, except in lavender.
PPS: Machka - My town is also like that. Essentially everything is within walking distance, even the airport, if you're armed against polar bears (or unarmed and foolhardy). Heather knows that very well, having been dragged all around town 2½ years ago. Yes, time DOES fly, Heather. Sometimes when I'm out walking I muse about your transformed jogging self and wonder if we might tackle one of the mountains next time you're here.2 -
Morning all! Not feeling so cheery because I think my head is going to explode! lol Sinus pressure! Kept me up last night. If I slept on my belly my nose would clear, but run all night; then when I flipped to my side or back my nose would get stuffed up and I would breathe through my mouth and would wake with dry mouth/coughing. Ugh! So a LOT of tossing and turning on my part. I got up at 6 this morning because I just couldn't take laying in bed any longer, even though I was still tired. I have dosed myself with decongestant and nasal spray, so some of the pressure has eased and I can breathe through my nose again. Head still feels fuzzy though. Ah well, a small problem in the grand scheme of life.
Allie- When did Kay pass away? Her obituary hasn't shown up in the local paper, yet; I will keep an eye out for it, though.
Kate UK-I thought the same thing about Bohemian Rhapsody. Fantastic movie, but my heart just ached for him. Rami Malek did an amazing job in that role! I have to admit, I cried through the last half hour of the movie and all of the way home. Freddie Mercury's death affected me the way John Lennon's death affected others. His was the first celebrity death that had any impact on me.
Barbie- Your holiday gathering with other friends/neighbors who might also be alone sounds perfect! Tim and I have talked about this possibility when we no longer have any of our kids around or his parents with us. We usually do ham on the holidays for the simple reason we are not big turkey eaters. BUT...this year I bought a turkey breast (along with a half ham) and will bake and slice that up and use that for thanksgiving leftover sliders.
Well, there are more of you I wanted to respond to, but my fuzzy brain is refusing to cooperate. ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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I forgot today's gratitude! #20 Who am I grateful for today? Well, the obvious is my husband/children, but I peeked ahead and there is a gratitude asking which family member are you most grateful for; SO I am grateful for all of the children who have entered my life. They keep me moving and keep my mind active. I consider them a big part of my health and well being.4
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Machka - nothing like a brain cyst to add to your stress! Hope all resolves well on that one... and if anyone ever truly deserved to be stressed out, my dear, it's you. Such a tough year... hope 2019 is kinder to you and your husband.
Okey-dokey, done my research, and came up with five foundations/corporations that would be a good fit, and haven't shown up on the donor's list in recent years. Will have that in my pocket, along with all of y'all...
Love,
Lisa in AR4 -
20 Who in my life am I grateful for ... God, husband, children, family ... in that order3
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Lisa in AR--I don't know about math, but I was born on the 12th. My favorite math teacher said I was good at the hard problems, but missed the simple stuff.
Good luck with your interview!! Ugh! No time for flooding, with all the worry on your plate now.1 -
grandmallie wrote: »Michelle- I am hourly and Mary is a bully she texted me the day before and said she was taking a vacation day and that I could come in at 8 ,not 7:15,not 7:30 not 7:45..so I was not going to listen and go in for 7:30 but there she was parked in the parking lot with her car facing out watching to see if I showed up early which I did,so I kept on driving and came back around at 7:45 and she was still there..She IS NOT the office manager but likes to push me around .that was a little over the top and she will be spoken to..she I am sure will make an excuse as to why she was there ,she did print out her time card and put a note on it for OM..but to blazingly just sit and watch so that you can bully someone that time in the morning..she is cooking her own goose..
I am working 9-6 today...
I'm sorry I don't know your name...
This... this here is why I worked temp for twenty some odd years. Because I cannot deal with office politics. My miswired brain simply can't deal with this kind of petty BS. I have bipolar -- it manifested when I was around 15, I think -- and shenanigans like this are one sure-fired way to send me straight into mania. And not the Utopian kind where everything is great and I love the world. Nope, the ragey kind where I want to punch holes in the wall and scream at people... Do not pass go. Do not collect $200. I've rage-quit more than one job because of other people's pettiness and my inability to deal with it. Working as a temp was perfect for me because I could just say, "It doesn't matter, I'm only here for a few days/weeks/months. I can ignore them."
I honestly admire you because you handled it way better than I ever would have. I hope your office manager does their job, and your coworker gets the discipline she deserves for her pettiness and she stops being so stupid, because what your coworker is doing is stupid, and it's creating a hostile workplace.
Willow in WA USA (I keep forgetting this)
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Barbie I envy you your turkey roasting skill. Tried for decades, never got it right, scary pink or dried out and stringy. Then 2 years ago I got a frozen bone-in breast. Ta DAAA! Just right!!! And again last year. Fingers X'd for this year... and yes I took it out of the freezer early this morning ;} Thanks again!
Katla which plan is your Medicare supplemental? Advantage, A, B, C, D, F, G, K etc? Ours is high deductible Plan F from Thrivent. Means we pay deductible up to $2300 ea, then the insurance covers it. Premiums less that $100/month each.
Willow Brava for going out and running errands. Remember how very hard that was for my BFF. Bravissima!
Lisa I so admire your home improvement (as well as all your other) skills. Would love to learn how to add trim, especially baseboards... but not sure I could either measure/cut accurately enough, nail in or endure the time on my knees... Great research, you ARE prepared!
Viv what allie said about UTI. So glad you got your Dad to the hospital.
allie there should be no room in the workplace for bullying. Mary is way out of line.
Washing machine repair guy should be here between 9:30 and 10: so gotta scoot and clear out the laundry area. Decluttering at the speed of deadlines
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD.
walk one more step 15/19, 60 g protein 15/19, rx/vits 15.5/19, meditate 16/19, knee exercises 17/19, SWSY UP 4/8, SWSY LOW 3/8, core 4/8, play with Tumble 8/19, hang up or purge art 0/4 AF 14/19.
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Hi Gals,
KatieBug – those are the type of problems that suck you dry--- hang in there!
Allie – it’s about time that the true nature of some of these folks comes into the light… But also thought what a dead life Mary must have to spend part of a vacation day sitting in a parking lot watching to see if someone comes into work early…. When I think of how much as a manager I would like an employee to come in EARLY – as the usual problem is late! Vacation days are not for sitting in parking lots – they are for fancy coffee, friends, adventures, or doing something for you –
Lisa – Interview prep! Thinking of you!
November Gratitude’s
1. Smell = clean dog
2. Technology = smart phone
3. Color = sunrise
4. Food = herbal tea
5. Sound = silence, but heard the coyotes talking, and loved hearing them
6. Nature = the waves
7. Memories = I think one of my favorite memories, is a conglomerate of memories – in the summer when I was a kid – Dad and I would go out to the grass to “pull weeds” we would pull a few, but really we would look at the clouds and point out the things we saw, or make up stories about were the airplanes were going overhead, who was in them… We were not in a flight path but way way high you would see a plane occasionally. And sometimes a small plane those were even more fun to make up stories about.
8. Book – oh so many I love – but the harry potter series as my god-son and I got them together and read them and talked about them almost every night
9. Place – I think the Grand Canyon – I did a 10 day rafting trip down the river for my 50th birthday and it was a life changing event and helped me grow and believe in myself enough to face coming home and being laid off 10 days later.
10. Taste – sweet or salty – for me it is always sweet! But favorite taste is my mom’s marinara sauce with meatballs, it cooks all day, and I could smell it from the corner of our street and knew one of my favorite dinners was that night
11. Holiday – tough one, I have a love of Christmas but it is also the day I was beaten by my domestic abuser so it has mixed memories…
12. Texture – I love cashmere
13. Abilities – I’m very thankful for my abilities – I think the one that comes to mind right now is planning, I can look ahead and figure out how to plan out things that need to be done to make the most of the time and money available.
14. Sight- my god daughter smiling at me…
15. Season- I love them all – it’s winter so it is my favorite right now.
16. Body – I have great thick hair with very little “grey” and actually the “grey” is mostly white, my paternal grandma had beautiful white hair… here’s hoping
17. Knowledge - I think the knowledge that I am in charge of setting boundaries to keep me physically and mentally safe, and how to do it…. I don’t always remember to do it, but I do know how.
18. Art – I have always loved Monet, I read somewhere that he was very nearsighted and his soft focus style was because he painted what he saw – and if that is true it makes complete sense to me as without my glasses my world is the world of Monet. My favorite of his is Water Lilies – probably because when I was in England it was at the National Gallery in London. I spent a lot of time there and always started and ended my visit with 5-10 minutes in front of that picture. I would sit in a slightly different place and just look at it – I never tired of it and it always had just a bit of a different look.
19. Touch – So Ok I know I spoil Levi, but yes my 55lb dog sleeps with me – so the touch is Levi always in the morning, but sometimes in the night if he is really cold or I have a bad dream, he’ll reach over and set his paw on my shoulder or give my cheek this little gentle kiss….
20. Person in your life – I’m going to say my best girl friend Lynne, we’ve been friends since college and have stayed closest friends for all this time.
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Smiles
Kim from N. California
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Poor DH is trying to talk to the utilities. It's horrendous. They are so stupid.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxx5 -
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Still in process of home buying. The fixer upper had just too many problems. It was working for my son and not for me. I could see too much of getting it fixed up would fall on me. I want one where the problems are smaller and son could be more engaged in making it his own and fixing the problems. It bothered me that the owner let it get so run down. So I may just have to skim for awhile since we had to go back to the house hunt. I now am going to work with a realtor I have know for thirty years and has a successful track record. I like the young man I worked with I just don't like he encouraged me to buy that property. His excuse was John and I seemed so enthused over the property. He was not giving me the time to process how much time and money that home would cost. When I told him the reasons we needed to part ways he tried to argue his way out of it. Working for him not for me. Time to move on. My parting advice when a client asks you for space the thing to say is I know you need more time to think about it and I will get back to you tomorrow. Yes pressuring a client may work in the short term, but helping a client find the right property for them works in the long run. Your client will be happier and more likely to refer someone to you. It is an art to achieve a balance a skill I work on everyday for myself.6
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I am just hugging myself! I have my surgery date - January 2nd! What a terrific way to begin the new year, a new start for sure! I found out one reason this surgery tends to have such a high success rate. Our stomachs are what secrete the hormones (?) that make us feel hungry. The surgery remives enough of them that I won't feel that ravening hunger that tells me I must keep eating and eating because my stomach doesn't feel full enough until it's s-t-r-e-c-h-e-d past being full to uncomfortably full. I once cooked and ate 3lbs of broccoli to achieve that feeling. I am actually feeling tearful from sheer joy!
Sharon near Seattle10 -
Machka - Edmonton a few years ago made bike lanes in several areas of the city. It has caused a lot of debate and some have now been removed. The big debate issues are, they narrowed streets for vehicles to do this and then when the streets aren't cleared enough of snow there is barely room for two cars to pass. It was very ill designed. Where they left room on the streets, the drivers tried to use it as a driving lane too. You can imagine how all of the trucks in Edmonton have dealt with this. I think it is a great idea, they just didn't do it well.
Michelle - I can't imagine the pain of not hearing from your son. When we moved out here to Alberta my husband has had no interest in going "home". He never calls and I don't know if he actually knows his parents number. I call every couple of weeks though. As far as he is concerned our girls and myself are his family. It's a weird way of looking at life for sure. My husband has not spoken to his Father in over two years now due to a comment his Father made. His Father refuses to admit he did anything wrong and won't apologize. I have continued on talking as if nothing is wrong, although one time our niece questioned me as to why hubby wasn't speaking and why I hadn't forced him to??? I, not so calmly, explained that I was his wife not his mother and I couldn't make him do anything. No one has asked me about it since. I have mentioned to my husband that his Father is not getting younger and he should maybe try to mend the fence as I don't know how this will affect him long term if something happens to him.
I am way behind on the Gratitude Calendar, but thought I would catch up.
10 - Taste - My grandmother's sugar cookies. She has been gone for years, but my daughter makes a really good batch of them at Christmas time
11 - Holiday - Hands down it has to be Christmas because stores are closed and it is so peaceful and quiet
12 - Texture - This has to be the new fluffy blankets that you can buy
13 - Abilities - The ability to read because I can learn
14 - Sight - The sight of the property I grew up on. I always feel so relaxed when driving in the driveway. The house is gone now but the sight is still there. This is not the picture I was looking for, but my FB isn't working. The trees to the far left in this picture I watched being planted when I was about 12 years old. The house is my parents house that was torn down this summer.
15 - Season - Fall but a true East Coast fall with all of the maple trees. Alberta just doesn't compare
16 - Body - My eyes, I am almost legally blind in one eye so am very grateful that I have sight
17 - Knowledge -
18 - Art - I am not a famous artist person, I think my most favourite piece of art is a replica of my school that my Mom bought me
19 - Touch - The feel of my husband's skin when he is freshly shaved
20 - Who - This one is too difficult to answer for me, I am so grateful for so many people. I will say God
Tracey in Edmonton4
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