JUST FOR TODAY -- One Day at a Time .... Daily commitment thread for 2019
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@toliasia @PackerFan001 emailed me about your bible study. How can I join? I may not be able to post everyday but it looks great
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I will get 45 minutes of cardio 20 minutes of that on the stair master (may just be wishful thinking)
10 glasses of water and the green machine salad
Just Do It!!! (At least try)4 -
Interview was not good.
It was going well but all of a sudden they said it was really important for me to have experience/understanding/knowledge? Of policy. (Policy is the area I'm trying to move into). They then asked me about 'what policies I'd worked on that had had unexpected consequences when implemented'.
I was rather thrown by this. I'm trying to move into policy, I don't work in it - and they know that. I do have relevant experience of working on policy, but the question they asked me was more tailored for someone who's done a lot. Which was really unexpected because (a) experience of policy was not listed as required in the job spec (b) the job spec specifically said, and I quote, "Our policy team come from a wide variety of backgrounds – so you might not have specific policy experience, but you will have a passion for our shared goal of making the world a better place"
I managed to say something, but it was pretty weak and I don't think was convincing at all as I just didn't have examples of what they were looking for. The rest of the interview then didn't go very well, that question had knocked my confidence a bit and I think that impacted my later performance.
It's just really frustrating and deflating. I thought I had a good chance with that one specifically BECAUSE the spec said they were open to people from different backgrounds. Lots of the specs out there are more blatant about the fact that they want you to already be working in the field. I put tons and tons of effort into that and so for it to go badly is really deflating. I also just feel like, if they were looking for someone with different experience to me all along, all my effort was pointless.
I feel bad for moaning about this. I know I have to be prepared for setbacks and I know people get rejected all the time. I remember @Snowflake1968's experience earlier this year!
But I'm just starting to get really disillusioned. I'm desperate to get out of my current job, I've been putting up with crap for years. It's draining the life out of me day by day. It leaves me with so little time and energy for job hunting. Which makes it really hard to make a career change, because that is hard and requires lots of time and energy. It feels like a vicious cycle and I feel completely trapped.
There isn't any point giving up. If I give up I won't get anywhere! So I'm going to allow myself a little time for pity party - maybe just this evening, when I will take to my duvet and watch a chick flick - and then I will get back on it again. I WILL get somewhere in the end.
Today's commitments:
- Log everything I eat
- Stick to food plan
- Be in the green
- 4+ bottles water
- No alcohol
- No eating whilst standing
- Savour every bite
- Talk back to sabotaging thoughts
- Give myself credit!
- Stay positive
- 30+ minute lunch break
- Leave work after meeting - no pub
- Pack stuff for running
- Book train tickets
- Relax and give self TLC!
- Gratitude journal
- Lights off by 11
Words for 2019: Mindful Moderation6 -
Just for today:
Be optimistic - the scale WILL move in the right direction.
Do my exercises (done!!)
Stay under my calorie goal.
Good luck everyone.3 -
JFT Wednesday
1. Log all food 👍
2. Workout at home 👍
3. Eat lectin free 👎 ate some crackers. This is so hard!
4. Meditate 👍
5. Drink 150oz water👍
JFT Thursday
1. Log all food
2. Stay lectin free
3. Drink 150oz water
4. Go to grocery store after work
5. Gym2 -
JFT 9/12
Drink water
90 minutes exercise
Journal
Finish folding laundry
Calorie Deficit
Having a much better week this week, food wise and exercise is back on track. Did my long run yesterday so today will be shorter but more intense HIIT run. Going to go to a gentle yoga class as well, it really helps with stretching and muscle building. Journaling has been such an amazing relief for me. I hate writing by hand so I've been doing a typed journal which is way better because my handwriting is atrocious and so slow. I can type much faster and it's more stream of conciousness which I really need. I highly recommend! I just use an ongoing word doc.
Hope everyone gets what they need out of this day!4 -
Good morning!
Yesterday 9/11:
1. Stay within calorie goal😔
2. WAIT AND THINK before reaching for all the snacks😔
3. Finish work at 5:20😔
4. Buy groceries😁
JFT 9/12:
1. Stay within calorie goal
2. WAIT AND THINK before reaching for all the snacks
3. Finish work at 5:203 -
Checking in from Wednesday
1. NO MORE AM RUNNING. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions.
3. Class 1: New groups. Choose sections for project. Begin analysis. HAND OUT PROGRESS REPORTS; INCLUDE ACT INFO. Add project on Classroom.
4. Class 2-3: New groups. Choose sections for project. Begin movie. Project sections due for homework (homework not done; may not finish movie).HAND OUT PROGRESS REPORTS; INCLUDE ACT INFO.
5. Planning: A - Update class websites. B - Input classwork grades. C - Update lesson plans. D - Call parents.
6. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. NO SNACKING. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! UPON ARRIVING HOME: PLAN AND LOG FOR TOMORROW.
7. Dinner: Fish curry? Rehearsal.
8. Read 10 pages of Lady from the Black Lagoon. Update Goodreads Friday. Weigh and prep celery. Pack lunch.
9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 6:00.
JFT Thursday
1. NO MORE AM RUNNING. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Balance work. Feed cats. Meds. Tea!
2. Before school: Check class websites. Update first directions. Check with C about lab - sub? Monday?
3. Class 1: Writing prompt. Socratic seminar.
4. Class 2-3: Put homework in crate. Get viewing guide. Continue movie. HAND OUT PROGRESS REPORTS TO 3.
5. Planning: Meeting. Sub plans.
6. Drink more water. No, more. Keep the pitcher in the fridge full. NO SNACKING. You're not actually hungry. Make some tea. Drink more water! UPON ARRIVING HOME: PLAN AND LOG FOR TOMORROW.
7. Dinner: Beef stew. OPENING NIGHT.
8. Read 10 pages of Lady from the Black Lagoon. Update Goodreads Friday. Weigh and prep celery. Pack lunch.
9. Gratitude journal. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Meds. Floss, rinse, brush teeth. Alarm set for 6:00.
10. Ask about how to support new AP. Practice hair braiding with D. Check on appts for drs. Remind D to ask his dad about the table. Check with D about ceiling. START BLOGGING AGAIN. 3 posts/week? Create test for MLA format, poetry. Create unit plan for Malala. Put jewelry away. Fold laundry. Complete bartending course. Therapy exercises: lunges, push-ups, ankle lifts, box jumps, plank. Remember that M does not like surprises! Sign up for sub for doctor appointments. Check dates of classes and update semester plan. HM CTC Th 10/3. Request parent meeting with KC, EW. Friday to lab. Monday check lexiles for challenge books. RC orientation 9/21 2-4.
Scale goalsEnd of 2017: 174.6
End of 2018: 189.2
January 2019: 186.0
February 2019: 187.0
Today: 197
Ongoing plans/ideas behind the cut1. Purchases: Look for an "ugly Christmas sweater" and a long-haired doll at thrift stores. Practice French braiding. Go to used bookstore and look for On Writing (Stephen King), Dying for a Paycheck (Robin Hardman), The Prince (tr. Tim Parks, Russell Price, or Robert Adams), The Secret Adversary (Christie).
2. E2: What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Create vocabulary lists for each unit that come from the texts used: Animal Farm, Julius Caesar, Wes Moore, I Am Malala. Find a way to incorporate changing words from one part of speech to another. Students need to know how to review multiple sources and synthesize information in order to draw a conclusion. Need practice with the difference between transitions and overlapping (at end of paragraph - "another issue is Y" vs "there are other issues besides X"). Quit using "in conclusion" and "I believe" and other writing-about-my-writing phrases. Confusion between direct/indirect objects and prepositional phrases. Use the UDHR and the Declaration of Independence to study paraphrasing; use that to front-load Machiavelli and how to deal with challenging texts. Confusion between everyday / every day and similar constructions.
3. E1: Need practice with quoting & paraphrasing sources, identifying claims that would need support, use of last names for reference, and capitalization practice (common/proper nouns, titles). Difficulty using possessive nouns in their own writing. Honors: practice subject/object pronouns (my friend and I / my friend and me). Poetry: Revise "Songs are Poetry" handouts.
4. Curriculum Development: Writing mini-unit. Review scholarly research on 5PE. (I think I can have this as an intro to the research unit so that they also get exposure to how quotes are integrated and cited.) Parallel structure; use of emotional language, specific detail. Use "Write About a Pebble" lesson from Atwell. How long should each unit take? Do research on characteristics: curiosity, persistence, resilience, creativity, responsibility, optimism, courage, integrity, authenticity, leadership, self-awareness, humility, compassion - others? Include grammarly check on essays! Review assessments. What is the purpose for each unit? What should the controlling ideas be in a study of world literature? Review world lit options. Schedule assessments for Fall 2019; plan out return times. Write 1 reflection weekly; type one in Classroom by Weds. Copy-paste to PB for comments due Friday. PB usernames 6 digits, no 19 or 20s, no birthdates. Homework: Online journal Mon due Tue; Reflection Tue due Wed; C&P journal in class Wed; Comments Thu due Fri. Bonus if you are the first response; further bonus if you respond to comments on your post. Grammar practice Mon & Wed; quiz Fri.
5. Professional Development: Write blog post weekly. Comment on 3 posts each week -Tu Th Sun? Check with PSC. Talk with Z about articles and/or conference proposals. NOTE: ATTENDED PRE FLEX DAY.
6. Medical: Dentist Oct 29 8 AM. Onco Oct 22 9:30. PCP Sept 18 10:15. ObG Oct 22 10:30. GET MAGAZINES FOR COLLAGES FROM DOCTORS. PCP - allergy shots?
7. Theater: Mamma Mia. Next?
8. House: Mineral oil on tile spots. Check with D about ceiling.
9. Fun: Open beading on Thursdays. Coloring at library on Tuesday. Put jewelry away. Edney Hack Nights alt Weds. ASL? Spanish/Portuguese practice? Practice piano. ROL Secret Adversary. Buy new bikes and bike night for car.
10. Volunteering ideas: Theater. Library. Animal shelter.
WFTY: Climbing. NEW HIGH WEIGHT! *sigh* Everything is awful right now. I have a funeral tomorrow, so I have to scramble to make plans for the sub, if I get one. It may be that my colleagues have to give up their planning periods to sit with my classes. I forgot my protein bars. I spilled my coffee. And I left my wallet at home so I can't even get a diet Coke from the vending machine.
It can't last forever.5 -
Round 2 -
SW - 185.6
CW - 186.6
The SW is the weight the day we started 2nd round. I managed to lose one pound last time. CW is my daily weigh in.
JFT - Wednesday Sept 11
2L of water - ☹️
Log all food - ☹️
Gratitude Journal - 🙂
Active 15 Minutes - ☹️
JFT - Thursday Sept 12
2L of water
Log all food
Gratitude Journal
Active 15 Minutes
I talked to a friend for two hours last night and didn’t get logged in at all so I’m updating today.
@bookmeister86 - I’m so sorry it didn’t go well. Did they tell you that they had decided to look for someone with experience? Maybe they were just seeing how you handled a task that didn’t go as planned. I hope that they decide they are willing to train and work with you anyway. If not, is there any way of taking a stress leave to give you time to focus on finding other employment? Hugs, I truly know how difficult it is.3 -
@bookmeister86 and @clicketykeys Hugs to you!!!
Local TV posted we are less than 4" from breaking the precipitation record for the ENTIRE YEAR. I have stored 52 gallon jugs of rain water from our rain barrels, and both 60+ gallon barrels are still completely full. I only watered my outdoor plants 2-3 times this entire summer. Dog and I walked in on/off sprinkles this morning, more storms are predicted tonight, and we have a flash flood warning. Some streets were flooded yesterday, and evacuations already occurred in low-lying areas. It could be worse: at least our sump pump keeps working.
Recap W 9/11
1) Walked dog before work 3.65 mi 1:04:10, saw young deer & stretched = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings = Fitbit 15,575 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 boom! 38 floors
3) Usual breakfast, lunch & snacks, leftovers for supper / prelog & net cals zero / 14c water = Did great all day & learned a trick for no snacking after supper: inadvertently ate later than usual, no snack before supper & felt full all evening. Need to remember this. Net cals green 9 , sodium -570, sugar green 7 , fiber good, protein excellent, 14c water
4) Evening: pick up prescription cat food at vet's / mail license renewal / call mom & dad nice hour long chat / water house plants no time / collect from rain barrels / compost bucket to bin plus dead bouquets / wash dishes / declutter 5 min. / other? folded clean clothes & took upstairs, boiled eggs
5) Unplug 9:00 all except text from hubby at work / floss / retainers / bed & tv off 10:20 an hour later
JFT R 9/12
1) Walked dog before work 3.66 mi 1:04:10 & stretched = happy dog & happy me
2) Move hourly / stairs breaks / 5 somethings
3) Meals & snacks prelogged / net cals zero / 14c water
4) Complete testing at least 2 GA-C/V regs
5) Evening: choir rehearsal starts new season 6:30 / declutter 5 min. / charge LED vest / other?
6) Unplug 9:00 / floss / retainers / bed & tv off 10:002 -
Thank you @korina75 it really is soul destroying at times lol!
But thank you for what you said, and for everyone else for your support.
Not seen doc yet, im trying Ashs tablets because the dr always fobs me off with SSRIs and his are a different form of anti depressant, helps more with anxiety, stops the racing thoughts. And even after 1 tab i feel amazingly better. I got a good nights sleep and for once didnt wake up tired, i woke up and had energy lol! Actual real life energy!
So thank you for everyone reading my rant, it really helped me get it off my chest.6 -
Name: Nikki formerly nlmackey98 (didn't want my email out there)
SW: 147.2
9/6: 144.2 -3#
9/7: 144.6 - oops blaming mother nature on this one. Tomorrow I'll blame the doughnut
910: 144.4 - Holding steady is better than gaining!
9/11: 143.8 -3.4
9/12: 144.0 - 3.2 Up a tick not too concerned.
GW: 142pridesabtch wrote: »JFT
- Remember the lunch I packed Forgot
- Protein Bar for breakfast Forgot
- Lunch with Hubby
- Fruit for afternoon snack
- Leave work by 4:30
- Christian Book Store
- Pick up V School Hubby did it
- Drop off V at another church Hubby did it
- Go to our church to teach teens
- 1 bowl of chili for dinner Actually I had Cheetos for dinner
- Bible Reading Starting in Deuteronomy
- Lay out workout clothes
- Bed by 11:00 up at 4:30
Yesterday was kind of a bust food wise. I didn't really eat that much, but I did eat very, very poorly. Lunch was ok, but I followed it with a candy bar. Then I had a bag of Cheetos on the way to church which became my dinner. Oh well, today is another day.
Do any of you who go to church go to a dying church? My church is a conservative baptist church. My husband grew up in this church and when we moved back, his family still went there. There were many children and young families. As time has passed most of those families have moved on and no new families have come to take their place. Like the families that left, any new family that comes is looking for more than just a good sermon. They want fellowship and activities. Our new pastor is trying to do some of these things, but the older generation does care for it and nobody is reaching the younger families. Actually, my family is the youngest family in the church and we are mid 40's married for 21 years. The only "young-ish" families in the church are those who grew up in the church and still has family there. When I began teaching the youth, there were regularly 15 teens and 40 or so younger children on Wednesday night. Last night there were 3 teens. One was mine and the other 2 had actually already graduated and had aged out of the program. Of course, we have no young adult class for them to go to and fellowship, so we are happy to have them stay with us. Oh the other 2 are the deacons daughter and her boy friend.
We could have 4 teens, but I convinced my husband to let our younger daughter go to another youth program on Wednesday evenings. She is a social person and a class with her parents and her older sister is not exactly appealing to her. I want her to want to go to church and hear God's word, not dread it. I told her I was going to sit through her new program one night to see what it's about and if it aligns with our beliefs. She was not thrilled about this, but I explained it was my job as her mother to make sure those I'm entrusting her to are worthy. Strange word, but it is what it is.
Like V I desire a more active church with people my age, but my older daughter is quiet and quite content at the church we attend now. Pulling her away jut as she is opening up there seems wrong, but what do we do? Wait until she goes to college. Go to a different church?
The other stumbling block is that we carry a fair amount of responsibility at our church. We co-run the Wednesday Night Youth program, and teach Sunday School and Sunday Night Teen Group. We run Bible School. Tim runs the sound booth and he is a trustee. They count on us to do many things, including the special events. We are good coordinators and do what needs done to get the job done right. I feel like I'm betraying the people of the church, some of which I dearly love and respect. I feel like church is a job and a burden, rather than a sanctuary. I've stepped back from things before only to get sucked back in when I realized things were going to fail if I didn't step in, because no one else would step up. Many are too old and the few under 50 are crazy busy. It wears on a person.
I'm really not trying to complain, I'm just looking for answers. Is this just a problem in my church or is it all over? How do we revive a dying church?
Sorry...
JFT Goals
- Log all food
- Stay under 1650
- Anniversary dinner with hubby
- Bible Reading
- No alcohol
- Lay out gym clothes
- Bed by 10:30 up at 4:30
Positive thought: My husband is my very best friend.2 -
JFT Wednesday
1. Log all food 👍
2. Workout at home 👍
3. Eat lectin free 👎 ate some crackers. This is so hard!
4. Meditate 👍
5. Drink 150oz water👍
JFT Thursday
1. Log all food
2. Stay lectin free
3. Drink 150oz water
4. Go to grocery store after work
5. Gym
What is lectin and why is it bad?1 -
mytime6630 wrote: »@toliasia @PackerFan001 emailed me about your bible study. How can I join? I may not be able to post everyday but it looks great
Try this: https://bible.com/p/18022476/a454607174c1caae3fc6ed9e15a66352
That's great! This one is only for 6 days and it's on anxiety if anyone else is interested3 -
maryrobinson40 wrote: »
I am printing this and mailing it to my son when he goes to BMT (basic military training). Thanks for sharing.2 -
bookmeister86 wrote: »Interview was not good.
It was going well but all of a sudden they said it was really important for me to have experience/understanding/knowledge? Of policy. (Policy is the area I'm trying to move into). They then asked me about 'what policies I'd worked on that had had unexpected consequences when implemented'.
Consider writing them a "thank you for the opportunity.." note. Acknowledge your weak answer and explain why. You weren't expecting the question because you had made it clear that you do not have examples because you have not worked in this area. And then tell them why you applied (based on what they mentioned in the description) and that while you don't have the experience you have the....and then sell yourself one more time! If you don't think you have a chance based on the interview then you have nothing to lose!
Stay strong...think about Snowflake and how many interviews and closed doors she dealt with until she found the job that was a perfect fit for her!!!
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pridesabtch wrote: »Name: Nikki formerly nlmackey98 (didn't want my email out there)
SW: 147.2
9/6: 144.2 -3#
9/7: 144.6 - oops blaming mother nature on this one. Tomorrow I'll blame the doughnut
910: 144.4 - Holding steady is better than gaining!
9/11: 143.8 -3.4
9/12: 144.0 - 3.2 Up a tick not too concerned.
GW: 142pridesabtch wrote: »JFT
- Remember the lunch I packed Forgot
- Protein Bar for breakfast Forgot
- Lunch with Hubby
- Fruit for afternoon snack
- Leave work by 4:30
- Christian Book Store
- Pick up V School Hubby did it
- Drop off V at another church Hubby did it
- Go to our church to teach teens
- 1 bowl of chili for dinner Actually I had Cheetos for dinner
- Bible Reading Starting in Deuteronomy
- Lay out workout clothes
- Bed by 11:00 up at 4:30
Yesterday was kind of a bust food wise. I didn't really eat that much, but I did eat very, very poorly. Lunch was ok, but I followed it with a candy bar. Then I had a bag of Cheetos on the way to church which became my dinner. Oh well, today is another day.
Do any of you who go to church go to a dying church? .
Here's my two cents gleaned from my experience of getting burned out at church.
1) Always seek the approval of God not man. What is God wanting you to do in this church?
2) If you are taking on things because "no one else is, and it needs to keep going" then consider this: God may have that job in mind for someone else who is slow to act on it and will be relieved to hear that you have swooped in to do it. You are taking someone's job. Let's say it's nursery care. Pastor gets up and says that no one has offered to work the third Sunday so that means the babies will be in the sanctuary. Now the person being nudged by God is getting it loud and clear! And if it doesn't happen, is it a horrible thing? Or maybe there is another outside the box solution.
And 2 everything is for a season. Perhaps that job's lifespan has come to an end or that it was never meant to be in your church. We used to attend a small family church. The children stayed with the parents instead of having Sunday School. We'd have a time during singing where we sang children's songs...everyone participated. During the sermon the pastor would spend a few minutes at some point in the sermon specifically address the children and put the lesson on their level. Then once a month we'd have a family activity and rent out a gym and play games, eat, etc. Later, the older kids would break off with an adult and we'd do more age-appropriate things with them. We didn't want the added burden of Sunday School for such a small church and this was a good alternative.
So, seek God's direction for what you should personally be doing and if you need to bow out of some of your responsibilities don't wait for someone to take it over...it never or rarely happens. Make a clean break.
Your responsibilities at church should be a joy---You might find it to be challenging work---but at the end of the day you should have peace and joy about it.
Okay, well you're probably sorry you asked, lol!
Peace and joy.
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