WOMEN AGES 50 + FOR DECEMBER 2019
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Saturday
Cycling inside - Zwift
Distance - 10.72km
Elevation - 143m
Moving Time - 31:24
Elapsed Time - 31:24
Speed - Avg 20.5km/h | Max: 59.8km/h
Heart Rate - Avg: 132bpm | Max: 145bpm
Cadence - Avg: 76 | Max: 99
Power - Avg: 97W | Max: 171W
Run/Walk - Treadmill
Distance - 3.45km
Moving Time - 33:26
Elapsed Time - 33:26
Pace - 9:41/km
Machka in Oz2 -
Lovely Saturday
Sleep.
Stayed in pjs till 3 pm.
Put on Christmas music.
Did laundry and put away clothes.
Tidied house ... it actually feels good to get some of that done.
Dressed up a little and went to Christmas carols at one of the local churches.
Cycled (Zwift) for about half an hour and then ran/walked for about half an hour.
Pizza, mince tarts, and fruitcake for dessert ... traditional Christmas desserts.
Now watching Christmas movies on TV.
Machka in Oz2 -
Morning, afternoon and evening to all,
Last mandated Christmas party is once again in the books... and the year is drawing to a close. Corey got paid a full week as a bonus, and credit for a pair of new work boots at a local company. Between the two, a very generous bonus, and most appreciated. They're good people, and they trust him and treat him well. We both love our jobs, and feel very blessed in that.
NO plans for the weekend, thank goodness, just one major work spreadsheet construction that's working itself out in the back of my mind. Learned that, when I have the time, I can stash these in my subconscious, and let it chew on them for a while. Tends to come up with the most elegant solutions, while the instant solutions can be... more brute force and sloppy. Both of them work, but I like it when they're elegant.
Michele, I know you're feeling terribly hurt. But I've mentioned my philosophy here before: Expecting something of others, whatever it may be, is simply not going to change them or their behavior--it just leaves us wide open for hurt when they don't meet our expectations. Our saving grace as human beings is that, while we can't change others, we can change our expectations. For instance, my expectation of my daughter is that she will do what is best for herself, her children and her husband. If them coming here to see me and Corey is part of what she feels is best, I'm grateful. If it doesn't work out well, I'm disappointed, but I know she still loves me, and will see them another time when it's better for her and her family. From my own life, over the 20 years of my ex-husband's Air Force career, I avoided going to see my mother for Christmas almost every year. Loved my mother with all my heart, but Christmas with the extended family was always traumatic, so I chose not to go. Didn't mean I loved her less, I was just taking care of myself, and she knew that, and loved me back. I visited at other times throughout the year when things were less insane and emotionally overwrought.
Love y'all at Christmas time and all year through,
Lisa in Arkansas
Corey and I at the Christmas party last night - I look as old as I feel, but at least he's still gorgeous!
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Lisa ,goodness sales girl you look great..
Love you all too.
I slept well for once just getting up once for the bathroom.
Going to have my cup of tea and then start getting ready.having my girlfriends from here down for cocktails and munchies so have to get this place in order.
Feed Alfie and get a move on..
Overindulged last night but will make up for it this weekend..3 -
Lisa ~ Love the pic of you and Corey! I see you are as short as I am and he is as tall as my husband. When I was young I liked being short and small but as I have aged, I so wish I was tall.
Michele ~ Please don't let your life be ruled with Denise and Pete's attitude. The only one being hurt is you. Like others have said, they are so young and trying to start a family tradition of their own. Probably, as they mature, things will turn around. Enjoy your home and all the people who will be there with you at Christmas. You are a very giving person and we all love you.
Barbara ~ That SS $20 increase was every month and not for the year.
We took the 8 & 9 year old shopping for Christmas gifts yesterday. I am amazed at the prices of all the things they want and think nothing of the dollar cost. Anyway, it is done and now all we have to do is wrap it up. Thank the good Lord that we are able to do so.
Carol in GA
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lisa I know what you mean when you look at a picture of yourself and think “really, that’s how I am now? but what we see is love! And you Will look back 10 years from now and be so happy for that picture!
Loving all the wisdom and love shared on this forum.
No big plans today, perhaps a walk with DH before the weather turns rainy. My MIL requested my pumpkin pie for Christmas present so I’m happy to whip that up for her and deliver tomorrow.
3 concerts to go this coming week!
NYKAREN
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NO plans for the weekend, thank goodness
For Lisa and others of us with little or no plans for the weekend ...just one major work spreadsheet construction that's working itself out in the back of my mind. Learned that, when I have the time, I can stash these in my subconscious, and let it chew on them for a while. Tends to come up with the most elegant solutions, while the instant solutions can be... more brute force and sloppy. Both of them work, but I like it when they're elegant.
I like cycling for that reason. Whether it is a work thing or a university project, when I'm out on a long bicycle ride, I'll think about it. Sometimes it's just rattling around back there, other times it is active thought. And often by the time I'm home again, I've got a direction to go and ideas to flesh out and it's good.
Machka in Oz5 -
Thank you for the support. I do feel better!
Annie in Delaware4 -
Hello everyone.
The bike build for Children in Distress was a hoot. My team won first place. It was more than just building bikes. After rounds of Rock, Paper, Scissors were the winner started the "circle" we counted off 1,2,3 for teams. We then had to create a team cheer and design license plates for each bike while our "leader" was being trained on how to use the iPad and how we "earned" points for the bike, lock, and helmet. I wrote a song to the tune of jingle bells while the rest of the team designed the license plates. We had to earn 2000 points just to get a bike to build and each team built two, one for a girl and one for a boy. Winners were determined by the number of points (6000 for both bikes, helmets, and locks), which team was inspected "first" for the first bike and then "first" for the second bike, and finally team spirit and the "jingle". The team was great and we all chipped in with the process while our leader was taking videos, answering questions, etc. on the iPad. While building we had to "video" different things like pretending to teach someone how to ride a bike, our first job and the lessons learned, etc.. There were also tons of bike history questions to answer (Machka you would have loved those) and general trivia questions. We earned 7200 points for good measure.
I did have a slight disappointment. HR sent the invite to various levels of employees about a month ago. With over 100 people in the office there was no way everyone could be invited and since it was a team building experience they wanted a good mix of positions attending. When I got in my two closest work friends were so nasty that they "were not invited" and I was they both basically took it out on me. I said, well, I am sure there are probably spots available and we can ask if you really want to join in. The response from both, well, we were not considered for the first round so we are not going to help/ask. I was truly dumbfounded. There was so much anger directed at me I said the first thing that came to mind which was, "If you really wanted to help children in need it would not matter if you were asked first or second. You would help no matter what.". Yes, a bit nasty, but seriously.
And, I have to explain both. One is a very "proper" gal. I am not judging here, because we all have different talents and live our lives very differently, but she is one who pays people to wash her windows and cannot put air in her tires. Building bikes? Hm.... The other "hates" being in large groups and does not attend parties, hates being the center of attention, and prefers to work on the sidelines. Hm, she is really going to feel comfortable being upfront, on stage singing/cheering a team theme in front of others?
When I got back to my desk after the build both basically ignored me and were staring daggers in to my back. I really do not understand people sometimes. What is even more troubling to me is I consider both very close work friends. Normally I would talk to them both separately about their attitudes on Monday and how they made me feel (in a very nice approach). But, right now I am leaning towards seeing if either comes to me with an apology. I know both are going through some very personal issues, but darn...... I am always joyful for others when they are selected for special events.
My head is in the right place. The event was lovely and I let HR know what a great experience it was by thanking them and the executive team for sponsoring the event. I just wish I could see the looks on the children's faces.....
Well, I have got to go for now. I scheduled a flower arranging class today. I will try to post a picture later.
Hugs to all and prayers for those in need.
SuziQ - SFL9 -
Hi, I missed a few weeks again. ah, là, là! There are already 39 pages this month! and up another kilo! frightening to me! feel not myself, gaining weight. I like it better when I can keep up day to day or every 3 days at most. otherwise it becomes hard to even decently skim!
So I'm responding to other posts, rather randomly.
@ginnytez you are amazing wrapping all for Christmas so far in advance. you seem to be very industrious! thanks for your message, I'm not exactly an adjunct, but get adjunct pay, transformed into regular contract, but actually the contact at one place is illegal in many ways- I just discovered another recently. I'm relatively protected as they have to have classes in my field. to get rid of me they'd have to get rid of several teachers of the same field. they could very well choose to outsource some teaching or mutualise teaching between different schools and I'm sure that is a potential idea they have. the direction tends to be dishonest. I'm rather firm in my position but that hasn't made me the most popular with the admin these past years whereas all was great previously. It sounds like the turkey is no longer the main savoury food attraction at thanksgiving like it used to be. Do you feel your UTI or do you find out from an exam. I used to feel the slightest UTI but occasionally (not too often) I find out I have a slight one without that itchiness or whatever- just fatigue. Getting a real break from work is great.
@bugglover I also feel it's a real struggle to see results - since about 55 for me. Before I could lose a few pounds pretty easily. I'm sorry about so many deaths. I
@grandmaille, so we can develop celiac? interesting! I thought you just had it or not. was it cool to get DNA? I hesitate to do it.
@LisaInAR I think you both look great! True what Klanders30 said. I remember when I was young my dad really fretting regularly about having a belly, and losing his hair and looking and getting old (in his 40s- he wasn't a young-looking 40s), but when he saw pics of then at 75 he said wow I was so young and vigorous!I'm not chipper this week. I had a crazy workday on Monday - about 12h almost non stop-teaching meetings, calls, then home and another hour on work related call.
National strike on Tuesday. I participated in the strike and went to the protest and march. First I couldn't find my schools, then a college who has an ankle issue texted me and we tried to find others, but unsuccessful we had a coffee, he left then I found the others and spoke to a couple about an issue in our department- very helpful. And then I ran into this other guy in another union at one of my schools. unfortunately he alternates between working together and being rather against the other union -which mainly only helps the direction. Since we were walking together we found a more peaceful mood, thank goodness. I'm surprised how complex work relations can be at work.
Wednesday I had 3h of class only. we were to start early to make up some time, but the students take 45 min to 1h to get there by foot (there's a massive subway strike) if they are able to come. I was exhausted and went home to rest all day. Went to the doctor the next day.
Thursday went to GP. She was asking if I didn't want sick leave note? Here you can have up to 3 months sick leave in a year! I just read the average amount of sick days is around 30 per person! I've been sick 3 days in 11 years. My school -illegally-kept asking when I was going to make up sick days. Adjunct-type teachers are really poorly treated. They never ask that to admin employees (many of who are often out sick) nor full-time teachers. I went to 6h of classes. The classes were mostly quite good. Students again travel 45 min to 3h (walk, automated line, walk) to get to class. I have to feel honoured. I have some students who I have had for 5 years- 7 semesters. Though my subject is not the main subject I know their work and approach and help them to evolve, for sure. We do pre-master's thesis defences in class. it can help them get clear and prepared. Then one had a celebration of her master's thesis defence and I popped by the celebration-it was nice.
Friday-bummer I left my computer chord at work and had to return. Totally not on my agenda. It was hard for us to find the key so it took a while. I ran into the DHR and he was unpleasant and impolite. Usually he's dishonest but pleasant and repectful.
Went to counsellor (have only been 2 x and it's ok) and she suggested that I take sick leave next week. I was disappointed in the session (on my side) because I had some stressful things to deal with just before and spent the whole sessions just on blablabla, not super-useful.
Here there have been national strikes since Dec 5. The most striking strike is the transport one. Many people can't get around normally : to work, etc. Many elementary schools have been closed at least one or some days. and many other things. There were 1.5 million on strike and in the streets on the 5th. (about 2.2% of of the TOTAL population, including children, retired people etc, who weren't on strike). Half that on the 10th. Another big strike day is planned for next Tuesday.
I can usually get to work since I have a scooter. On major strike days it's more iffy but I declare myself on strike. Many colleagues manage to get to work and others just say they will make up the work later. a small number of engaged workers are on strike where I am, but in elementary schools some days were 80% strikers. The Sorbonne was totally closed and at least one art school and one architecture school have equally been totally closed. I go to work on the days that are not major protest days, but some colleagues, very engaged, (and possibly on more secure material footing) do not.
I felt carpy yesterday - having to go back to work on Friday for the charger put me in a bad mood. A colleague was accusatory - whereas actually I majorly support all colleagues in our service- much more than anyone else. It upset me. But she was just stressed. She tends to be a bit negative sometimes. I like her- she's a work-friend, but I've seen her a bit obsessed and negative before. She also just lost her brother and I'm sure it's hard for her.
Today is medium.
I awoke feeling light-headed- again and had a hard time getting up. Had to go to lab for some tests- fasting- then got an omelet and coffee at a café nearby. And a GF strawberry coconut tartlet on the way home. It hit the spot but eats up all my carbs.
My place is a mess again. For the past 3 years or so I've been unable to keep up w housework and paper work most of the time. it's super -depressing. I'm not sure if it's physical or emotional. It actually seems like a mix.
I have had low WBC for about 10 years. 2.8 this time whereas normal is 4-11. I've been 2x to specialist who never find anything but I'm feeling like they don't look deeply. My present GP was surprised they never did a bone marrow analysis. It takes months to get an appointment usually...Maybe there are some private specialists that are more expensive and faster to get an appointment with. I can look into it.
I tracked today so far after many many days of not tracking. [ /spoiler]4 -
Lisa ... wonderful photo of you both!
Machka ... thank you for the link
Yesterday was very stressful but managed to control my eating somewhat. Younger son flies home today for Christmas break...the last lengthy break we will have with him as he'll soon be graduating and starting his own life. He's been dealing with an onslaught of migraines and depression even though his career plans are taking off. Up until late last night we were not certain he would be well enough to fly, but it appears he will be able to manage the 2 hour flight. We've made multiple appointments with his medical practitioners while he's home hoping they might have some advice and referrals for when he heads back in January.
This weekend we will begin making traditional fudge (Hershey Can Recipe) and it is intended to be shipped to out-of-state family. Key word there is intended. I will also bake some cookies for events where we've been asked to share something. Then it's preparing meals that will help nourish my son both physically and mentally. And that will be good for all of us frankly.
Have a great weekend!
Beth near Buffalo
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »I read mostly non-fiction these days - a lot of medicine, genetics, anthropology, archaeology, history, biography. I love to dig around in science.
I read much more non-fiction too.
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »I turned down a party and I feel like I disappointed everyone that expected me to show Christmas spirit. I keep telling myself that I can celebrate or not any way I please, but the pressure is there. Oh well. I will get over it.
Annie in Delaware
no, they'll get over it. u do u
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Dudes, wasn't there an over-60 non-sexist thread somewhere?-5
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Lisa, You and Corey look fabulous. I liked your wise word about expectations.
bananasandoranges it's good to hear from you again.
SuziQ, Don't hold your breath waiting for your co-workers to apologize. Their feelings were hurt and people with hurt feelings are often not kind to others and don't even realize how unfair and unkind they are being. The bicycle building event sounds like a blast and a great kindness.
Jake saw the cancer doctor yesterday and the news is that all is OK and no treatment is needed at this time and he doesn't have to go back for more blood tests for three months
today is my day with no classes, errands, or appointments
Barbie in NW WA6 -
pywrt you are welcome to start one.
Again thank you Barbie for keeping this group going. I do think if there is a guy out there who would start a similar site for men it would be great.
Men and woman do face some of the same issues. Saying this I also think men and woman face different issues as they age too. This group has been a wonderful support for women in this age group as we work to stay healthy as we age.
We do get an occasional guy posting. I think they quickly realize this just is not the right site for them.
In other words this is a non-judgmental open group that happens to be women.
I do not post on any other site here. I did a few years ago and quickly got tired of the negative and sometimes even nasty comments.
Thank you again for all my friends here. Have a wonderful day!
Margaret9 -
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Did a Beachbody 10 Minute Trainer DVD. The plan for tomorrow is to do a Pilates Plus DVD
Lisa – I wouldn’t have a problem with Denise visiting at a later date, but the only thing is that I doubt she would. See, Pete doesn’t have a problem, no one is saying anything about PJ having a problem, it’s Denise but she’s saying that she needs to do what’s right for her family. No, she needs to do what she wants to do and that is not to see us. You have no idea how many times she’s said that she’d come down here during the summer, and she never has. Now I’m sure the excuse will be that PJ will be in the sun if he’s in the pool. But we have a cantilever umbrella so he wouldn’t be in the sun. She’s never been here so she doesn’t even know.
M – I’ve calmed down some (I told you I was the emotional person, Vince is the very logical one). I would probably send PJ his gifts, Denise and Pete a gift certificate. But I don’t know what to get them for the third present since they never sent me their lists. I highly doubt Denise will send us anything. Denise plan? Surely you jest. But I’ve accepted that.
Carol – I talked to Vince. Since Pete doesn’t have a problem driving all the way here, he’s probably feeling “we’ll do whatever you (Denise) want” just to shut her up. I wonder when they’ll mature. Decorating the Christmas tree I put my father’s ornament on the tree. He’s been dead 15 years! Seems like yesterday. I now think of him all the time. At the time he was alive I know I took him for granted. I keep telling myself that I need to enjoy myself, I can’t be a downer for Jess. I’m going to look at the positive – at least I don’t have to deal with Denise’s bitchiness.
This lady I know has two tickets to the Nutcracker at the Green Room this afternoon. She wanted to donate them back to the Green Room. They are FANTASTIC seats. Unfortunately, we can’t go….Vince wants to put out more of the Christmas decorations and that’ll take most of the day. I told him that if it comes to it, I won’t go to church but I’ll help him. I really think God will understand. It’s not like I’m skipping mass because I don’t feel like going. So I gave them to the lady across the street from me whose husband is deployed to Afghanistan.
Speaking of her, I talked to her yesterday to ask her if she would like the tickets. Anyway, she said that she was skyping with her husband and showing him all our decorations. She said "know that you're making people in the Middle East happy". Evidently, he also showed some of the guys he's with. I know that made Vince feel good. It probably also makes him more inclined to do more.
SuziQ – that bike build sounds really neat. How did you earn the points? You had a great response to those people who didn’t like the fact that they weren’t asked first.
Barbie – yea for Jake!!!
Michele in NC
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Well taking a break have been going non stop since 6 am getting ready for my little get together.. quick break and then back at it..2
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margaretturk wrote: »pywrt you are welcome to start one.
Again thank you Barbie for keeping this group going. I do think if there is a guy out there who would start a similar site for men it would be great.
Men and woman do face some of the same issues. Saying this I also think men and woman face different issues as they age too. This group has been a wonderful support for women in this age group as we work to stay healthy as we age.
We do get an occasional guy posting. I think they quickly realize this just is not the right site for them.
In other words this is a non-judgmental open group that happens to be women.
I do not post on any other site here. I did a few years ago and quickly got tired of the negative and sometimes even nasty comments.
Thank you again for all my friends here. Have a wonderful day!
Margaret
Godz belowz, I'm a man with three generations of daughters: I know my place.
I'm not much of a poster, but been around the internet since 1993, I bet I don't have more than 5k total posts in 27 years.
Thanks, I'll find my place here. Don't worry about me. I'll just put on my big boy pants, saddle up, and try to break my new Stage 2 Harley build.4
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