WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2020
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On the disagree button, I noticed that I went on another thread on this group forum today and I got a disagree hit because of something I said. So yes ladies on here do hit the disagree button on purpose.2
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fanncy0626 wrote: »On the disagree button, I noticed that I went on another thread on this group forum today and I got a disagree hit because of something I said. So yes ladies on here do hit the disagree button on purpose.
Yes. Of course we do! If you say controversial things on a public forum someone is going to disagree. And that's not a problem. I have disagreed here or elsewhere in the past ... not recently ... but as I say ...Disagree is not an attack. We all have things we disagree on. It is a polite way to say, "Sorry, but I disagree with that." Disagrees are not held against you. You won't be banned from the forum if someone disagrees with you. I have 148 of the things and that's OK.
Read the last two posts ... especially Ann's:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10777166/disagree-usage#latest
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Regarding the disagree: Someone who regularly participates in this thread may have hit it for one reason or another. Someone who participates elsewhere on MFP may have chosen to disagree. Someone who lurks on MFP and/or this thread may have disagreed.Oh, how lovely! I get a disagree right away! What do you disagree with?
Any wonder why so many have left this thread?
This is a thread within a subforum (Motivation & Support) within the MyFitnessPal forums which is part of the overall MFP site. There are thousands of people somewhere within MFP who could have opted to select disagree.
And this is a public thread in a public forum. It can be read by anyone, anywhere in the world who has access to a computer. Any one of those people could have become a member for the purpose of clicking disagree now and then. You can Google a phrase from any one of your paragraphs, and your post will show up. There could be people Googling themes like yours and disagreeing.
If I post anything about Community Guidelines: https://www.myfitnesspal.com/community-guidelines ... I usually get a disagree. I think it's funny! There could be someone with absolutely no life Googling MFP Community Guidelines for the sole purpose of disagreeing!
Or as others have mentioned, someone could have hit the disagree button while scrolling on the phone and not even realised it. It is in a kind of awkward place.
M in Oz
Oh, and I think I might be up to 150 now.
Now ... can we move on?
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Allie - Good for you establishing a routine. Keep going with that PT, one of the best things you can do to help your recovery.
Pip - congrats on the medal!
Ran errands today. Went to co-op with coupon for 15% off and also registered for a raffle for 1 ton of hay. Sure would be nice to win that. Also got dog food, cat litter and Christmas treats for cats and dogs. We bought new collars for the goats and the horses got German horse muffins.
Katla- Sorry you are having trouble finding time to get to the stable. I find spending time with the horses is my sanity.
Everyone take care Sue in WA2 -
DH seems a little more cheerful this morning. He did sleep last night.
Crazy aren't we for agitating ourselves about our adult children! She is 48 and her sister in France is 50 tomorrow!
We had a nice chat in bed this morning, so I hope he can get things in perspective.
Yes, I am thinking about Tracey too.
Katla.
Rebecca, Margaret - I'm reading a good book at the moment called HOW EMOTIONS ARE MADE - the secret life of the brain. By Lisa Feldman Barrett. It's mainly about the cultural construction of emotions, but also how to master and change your reactions to the world.
I'm aiming at this, which is the other list I carry with me on my phone for difficult times. Note aiming, not necessarily always achieving, but sometimes I get there!
Lots of love to all, from aspirational yogi, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: BP, Packed up goodie bags and delivered to C, T & D, in car coffee klatsch with C & T watching the waves. Dogs to powerline.
Bonus: foil wrapped butter pecan fudge, holiday nut crunch, English toffee and the few rum balls I’m giving away. B and C’s boxes packed for mailing with all but the last fudge. Mise en place experimental flourless peppermint cookies.
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, call R, Post Office, corrected roster to Cal-Or, index mutual aid files, watch STAS Day 18 (go sniff), submit grant pics and receipts, test Bluetooth speaker so can do BB&B or T’ai Chi from voice recordings, make experimental almond paste, declutter sideboard, practice new dances (I ain’t never gonna love nobody but Cornell Crawford (Alley cat), A Little Less Broken, One margarita, I’m so used to being broke, All Night, Nothing but You, Blame it on my beating heart, Homesick); finish mulching flowerbed; broadcast cover crop seed in veg garden areas, invest another 10 minutes in prepping living trust, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, find and configure a screen time popup, figure out where to plant naked lady bulbs, and soon as it warms up above 50 and dries out below 60% humidity I’ll tape and spray paint those rusted areas of Aunt Elsie’s stove. Reconcile Joe’s EOB’s Thrivent shows only 2263.48 so far, Monday call State Fire Marshall’s office re: reporting, next BGBS ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Monday: recycling.
Reward: inventory seeds, plan next year’s garden, wishlist replenishments, ask faucet question, if answer ok order.
Do Good December
19: Buy locally and support independent shops near you: ok heading to Gold Beach/McKays tomorrow to buy Christmas roast. Higher price but probably better quality than Freddie’s.
Tracey @snowflake1968 we miss you. Hope all’s well with you and yours.
Charsuzy and Fae hope the moderator can identify whoever is cyberbullying Fae so he/she can be blocked.
Karen in VA I just want to crawl into that that pic of Olivia and Phoenix!
Julie Brava for assembling that exercycle!
Lisa please don't go, you'd be so missed!
Kay “I do feel the love in this group. “ Me too.
Rita ((hugs))
KJ your “No one else's opinion really matters in my mind. Lol” is the attitude I strive for. Not there yet but that’s no reason for me to stop trying
Allie Brava for getting up, walking around the house, doing your PT and resting. These are the steps to restoring your health. How did the chat with the cardiologist go?
Rebecca the pack of index card sayings you go through in your head. So positive!
Barbie your spiritual commandment not to take things personally is one that has helped me when I remembered to follow it.
Heather, likewise thanks for the reminder of Barbie’s nine things to give up if you want to be happy.
Pip The masked Santa on your 1st place medal made me smile. Con VERY gratulations!
Ginny like you, I prefer to use a credit card for all purchases. If the vendor wants my debit card instead… I choose to shop elsewhere. Debit cards are vulnerable links to bank accounts without the protections of credit cards.
Michele “…and you people are the people who matter to me” True for me too.
Machka “Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas” always makes me mist up.
Sue in WA good luck on the raffle. What the heck are German Horse Muffins? The image I have is not a tasty treat for your horses, but the Lipizzaners’ gifts to the earth… oh wait, those would be Austrian muffins… :laugh:
Joe took the dogs to the powerline this afternoon. Thought about it for a minute, grabbed rain jacket and joined them. Needed the break and the steps. Could have used more.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
December: better than November.
daily: sit with Joe: 16, weigh: 19, steps>5505=3220 vits=19 log=19 CI<CO=18 CI<250<CO=12 Tumble & Shadow 5=15 mfp=19 outside=11 up hill=11
wkly: T’ai Chi or BB&B x3 =0 rx=3 dance= clean 30 mins=3.5
mnthly: board mtg=1 grant=1 20for20=0 bonus: AF=11 play=0 sew=0
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Michele: If you click on the number of disagrees etc you can scroll down and see which of your posts got disagrees/etc. You can also look at anyone's figures by clicking on their profile picture.
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Hello everyone.
It has been a few days and I have a ton of reading and catching up to do. I cannot believe how quickly December has flown by. Before we know it we will be wishing each other Happy New Year!! I am remaining present and am not wishing my final 2020 days away. I still remember at the end of 2019 thinking, “I cannot wait for this year to be over.”. And look what I (we) got. If 2020 has taught me anything it is to remain present. As a natural planner it is easier said than done.
Again, I would like to thank everyone for responding to my “What Would You Do” question. In the end I decided not to go to the gathering. My decision was not based upon fear, government interference, conspiracy theories, and the like. My decision was based upon the numbers. I live in a County that has been a red zone since practically day one. We have been averaging 1,100 cases a day! Common sense tells me there are many more because there are probably 5-10% who have gotten sick, know they have it, and do not go and get tested. My calculations told me out of the 15-20 people who would attend at least one would be asymptomatic. So instead of being awkward by bringing my own food, telling people to stand back, carrying wipes, and basically being uncomfortable I stayed home.
Oh, the Zoom gathering scheduled by our partner……had to be rescheduled because of the snowstorms in the Northeast. Many did not receive their packages in time. Both of mine were received by 3:30 the day of the party (pics in spoiler). It has been rescheduled to this coming Tuesday. It will be a good way to kick off our pre-Christmas holiday (we have Thursday and Friday off this year as our official holiday).Box #2 - Note the first one contained two rather nice cocktail glasses which can be seen in the second picture. This is one organized company.
Some of my indoor orchids decided to give me a Christmas present. There is another with a stem too (no pic).
Enough about me. My next post will be an attempt to catch up. Let’s see there are only 12 new pages since my last post. 😊
Hugs to all.
SuziQ – SFL
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Good morning Peeps!
Pip - do you miss the rain and gloom you left behind up here in the Pacific "Northwet"?
On buttons - I wish there was a "DISAGREE" button I could tap 1000 times for all of the flippin updates on devices and my phone in the past couple days. Apps rearranged. New ones not working. Digging around to find the old ones they hid. Why can't 'they leave stuff alone? Rhetorical question.
Would like for the Christmas goose to deposit some jingle bells in their jammies.
Disagree button - here: We're a support group. What do we have to disagree about that we can't quote the original post and then give our reason why? And if someone blatantly breaks the rules like posting something real mean or heavily political, can't we flag it?
And on the flip side, how many times do gals post something that is heartfelt or interesting and they don't even get a "like"? I dunno. Sometimes we all need a hug. Others have commented to me privately that sometimes it's disheartening to feel like their posts are ignored, especially when other gals will get many likes for essentially the same posts. Just sayin'.
You all have a good day. Take your vitamins and get some fresh air. That's my plan.
Lanette
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Hello everyone.
It has been a few days and I have a ton of reading and catching up to do. I cannot believe how quickly December has flown by. Before we know it we will be wishing each other Happy New Year!! I am remaining present and am not wishing my final 2020 days away. I still remember at the end of 2019 thinking, “I cannot wait for this year to be over.”. And look what I (we) got. If 2020 has taught me anything it is to remain present. As a natural planner it is easier said than done.
Hugs to all.
SuziQ – SFL
I know what you mean. I feel like I put my head down to do some stuff and I'm looking up again to find that it's Christmas!
The weather here hasn't been great (La Nina) but we did get out for a walk to the beach this afternoon.
Tomorrow it's back to work but I've only got 3.5 days next week ... we close down about midday on the 24th. There are a few things I need to wrap up. There is always work to do but for now, I just want to get to a point where I can stop and then pick it up when I return to work again in the new year.
Meanwhile ...
I got a new phone! We bought our old phones, my first ever mobile phone, at Easter in 2016 so it's getting on for 5 years old. I've been struggling with it because the battery isn't holding power as well as it used to - in fact one day last week I watched as the battery went from about 40% to 0 in about 30 seconds. And I can only have a few apps before I run out of room.
So I've gone from a phone with 8G to a phone with 128G!! What a difference! But I'm still setting it up so I'm using both for the moment, and I do want to continue to use both, but my old one will be a backup phone.
Today we zipped out for a moment to pick up a case for the new phone. Looks nice!
On our walk, my husband and I discussed something he's been wanting to do for a long time ... beekeeping! I've been putting it off until I finished my course so I could focus on it and today I agreed to sign us both up for a beekeeping course. It's one day in Feb (9:30 - 4:30) to learn all about the bees and beekeeping.
I still feel a little bit hesitant about it, but I'll give it a go with him because he's enthusiastic.
So there are things to look forward to in 2021! We'll see how it goes.
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Lanette- it’s funny u you oh address the very reasons I no longer post here except to say hey occasionally.I’ve had the disagree button hit on my posts about life situations and been completely ignored on others.It’s ok.
I really wanted to pop in and wish Everyone a blessed Christmas and happy new year.This one has been different and challenging in a couple of ways.My oldest daughter has been contemplating suicide and my youngest daughter has been diagnosed with cancer.I can’t be with our oldest in Colorado but can be beside our youngest.I know they will both fight.
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Fun morning! I suggested to DH that he forgo some of his novel writing time so that we could make start on our Christmas baking. For the first time ever we decided to make our own marzipan. I usually buy it. The cake is DH's project, so I just encouraged and supported him while he did it. Success!
He will probably roll it out and put it on the cake tomorrow.
In order to save on washing up I decided to make the sweet pastry for the mincepies. So that is in the fridge!
I might finish them this afternoon. But I must do some wrapping first.
I went on to the Waitrose website to put in an order for after Christmas. First opportunity was January 2nd.
The website kept crashing , and whirring, but I persevered and after several tries I got an order in. Phew! The pressure on them must be overwhelming. And I have priority booking because of my age!
Haven't heard back from DH's daughters yet. His sister is also in Tier 4. Hope to hear from her soon.
Feeling pretty happy despite all the UK troubles. I know how fortunate I am right now. Thankful.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Workoutahloic50 wrote: »Lanette- it’s funny u you oh address the very reasons I no longer post here except to say hey occasionally.I’ve had the disagree button hit on my posts about life situations and been completely ignored on others.It’s ok.
I really wanted to pop in and wish Everyone a blessed Christmas and happy new year.This one has been different and challenging in a couple of ways.My oldest daughter has been contemplating suicide and my youngest daughter has been diagnosed with cancer.I can’t be with our oldest in Colorado but can be beside our youngest.I know they will both fight.
Debby in Va
Debbie - a big bunch of overdue hugs heading your way. Please keep us posted when you have time.
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Debby in VA
Thank you so much for posting. I don't remember anything you have ever posted that would be a disagree...Yes, this talk has gone too far! Prayers for you and your daughters. What a sad and worrisome time for all of you.
Tracey & Beth
Where are you? We miss you!
My son's wife is head of the Social Studies department in her middle school. Some of the teachers she works with went to a get-together and came down with the covid virus thus having to isolate. My DnL had to watch 5 classes last week because they could not get substitutes to cover for those teachers. Big hugs needed for her! Thank goodness school will be out for the next two weeks.
Carol in GA
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On finding out which posts got the “disagree”. To be honest, I don’t have the time or the desire. I don’t think anyone on here would purposely do something like hitting the “disagree” button. And you people are the people who matter to me.
Went to Food Lion to get the potatoes I forgot. Anyway, there was a lady outside telling me how she hurt, how she’s going to quit because she can’t stand the cold. I don’t know if she really is or not, but I told her to do it inside that that’s what the gal on Friday did. Who knows if she took my words to heart or not. Anyway, it seems she’s also diabetic and she asked me if I had a quarter so she could get a candy bar (she was a quarter short) so I gave it to her and also a mint. I know that’s not much, but it’s the type that’s not hard.
Well, I had all the food for tonight out of the freezer defrosted, started cooking (opened the cans for soup, got the corn in the pot, peeled the potatoes) and Jess and Colby decided to cancel their trip and have Christmas Thursday. So back in the freezer things go and I guess I’ll take them out again Tuesday. Talk about changing plans at the last minute! Now I don’t know what to have for dinner!!! Plus…I had things planned so that I cleaned out the freezer, now I don’t know what to have next week. I know what I was going to have for Vince and I…but now. Well…we’ll get things figured out.
Pip – do you have room for another medal????? This one is so cute!
Jess and Colby went to Five Guys to bring something back. They have a veggie sandwich which I’d like to try. When they come back, I’m going to ask Jess to help plan the menu and that I really want to know what we’re going to have so that I can buy the ingredients and not have to go to the store multiple times
I’ve asked Jess and Colby what they’d like for next week. Colby said “crepes would be good for breakfast” so I asked him if he would make them. I got a “yea, I guess so” – almost like he expected me to do it. They changed their plans, I feel they should help with the cooking. At least help. I told Jess that I want to try to minimize how often I need to go to the store
Tried this different recipe for fudge. We shall see how it goes. Also making yogurt. I told Jess that I like to make it for two reasons. Because you can regulate how tart it is and also because it’s much less expensive. She’d probably rather pay for the convenience of having it already made. Not me. Not sure what their plans are for after this week, but I guess we shall see.
My whisk just broke so I'll probably buy another one to give Vince to give me.
Michele NC
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Used to have Breakfast in bed (had a tv in the bedroom) now in the living room watching Sunday morning, made by my love, what a guy, my Kirby Schlotterback❤️
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Rebecca
I love these! Thanks for sharing. I will be adding some to my Little Black Book of Quotes, Thoughts and Sayings!
So some great sayings I have found:
"Wake up with determination. Go to bed with satisfaction".
If the problem isn't hunger, the solution isn't food".
Ask yourself if what you're doing today is getting you closer to where you want to be tomorrow".
"You can't pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first".
"When something goes wrong in your life, just yell "Plot Twist" and move on". (I like that one)
"If you want something you've never had before, you've got to do something you've never done before".
"When your why is big enough, you'll find your how".
"How you do anything is how you do everything". (quite ZEN huh)?
"You don't drown by being under water, you drown by staying there".
"I already know what giving up feels like. I want to see what happens if I don't".
Ok that's enough.... I have a whole pack of index cards and I go thru them, reciting them in my head. I am reprogramming my brain.
Cheri
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Yes, it’s me again. I hope I am able to touch on everyone’s lives. If not please know I think of all of you daily and hope all is well in your world.
Barbara – Sorry to hear about the Fire Chief. Your imagery regarding the rain was on point.
Heather – The birthday(s) basket made my mouth water. The picture of the German biscuits made me smile. I completely understand the frustration with your son. Especially since he knows his mom. I get antsy when people volunteer to assist and wait until the last darn minute.
Margaret – I am so happy you found a dog park where Drew can feel comfortable and play with liked-sized dogs. It is such a joyful site watching dogs romp around and play.
The disagree button. I believe we all have the right to disagree with someone. I also believe we should explain our disagreement as a way of fostering a healthy exchange. That said, there are many times when I am on my phone reading through our posts and I accidently hit it (those buttons are so small) and have to correct my selection. It’s my thought hug and disagree should not be so close to each other.
RVRita – Love the pictures of the lake. Beautiful.
Annie – Just make the appointment. You do not have to tell your mom it’s an assessment. Speak with the doctor first and ask him to let her know it is part of an annual exam. So sorry about dad’s bank hack. I would like to wring some people’s necks!
KJ – While reading your “poem” I was singing it and KC’s voice in my head. He lived in SFL. So sorry about your back/nerve issue. Hoping the day off helped.
OH, that disagree button. I am laughing people, seriously laughing. Someone disagreed with one of my orchid pictures. Believe me if this post gets a disagree or 100 my feelings will not be hurt.
Rebecca – I watch My 600 Pound Life from time-to-time. It is sad how many are suffering in silence and abuse food as a result of their suffering. Like you I am glad I can put on the breaks. What maddens me a is watching how many families actually assist in the someone’s downfall. Talk about codependency at its finest. It is my thought there should be more individual and family counseling going on.
Betsy & Katla – I love the lengthening of the days too and look forward to the day after tomorrow (1 minute of extra sunshine per day here).
Debbie – Congratulations on your new Nissan! It seems like many of us had to jump ship this year and buy new cars.
Machka – I am so happy you were able to have an official graduation. It sounds like you had a fine day! I do agree with your advice to Annie. Yet, in the great State of FL the police do not get involved with any type of financial fraud unless the amount is $10k (not a typo) or greater. The banks deal with smaller fraud and report via the Fed.
Lanette – Everclear – LMAO!
Fae – I read your advice about the party and did not agree with everything but clicked insightful. I am one who relishes in differences of opinions. By listening (reading here) it allows all of us to grow if we are open to other’s ideas. I do you agree you should be able to voice your opinion and ask who disagrees. I think by giving it attention you may be making the person(s) do it more. Remember those types of people get off on the reaction – not the doing.
Evelyn – I so love seeing the lights on in the morning too. I also look forward to them coming on at nightfall. All of my Christmas lights are on timers. When I get up in the morning my little ceramic Christmas tree is aglow. It brightens my morning.
Kim – Glad to see your post. I hope all is well in your world. It sounds like you are super busy! 😊
Michelle – I repaired the ignitor in my BBQ. They sell generic BBQ parts. I think it cost me all of $10 to and about 15 minutes.
Karen – Love, love, love the picture of the up-and-coming Ninja chefs!
Lisa – Agree!
Pip – Love the medal. Masked – so appropriate!!
Katla – I hope Tracey is OK too.
Allie – I am glad you are creating a routine for yourself. It is easy to sleep the day away especially when your body and possibly your mind are telling you….sleep, sleep, sleep. Stay well and sending positive thoughts your way.
Sue – Sending winning thoughts to you on the ton of hay!
Machka – Congratulations on the new phone. I am still learning my way through after having mine for a year. I will say the increase in GBs is amazing. Enjoy!! Simple sugar is called for in many drink recipes and is simply sugar and water. 😊 Yes, I know too easy, right?
Debby – Big hug to you. I have been missing your updates. Sending prayers and positive thoughts to you and yours.
Cheri – Hope all is well with you. Sending positive thoughts that you are doing well and remaining healthy.
Whew – I am finally caught up. I see it is 10:30 and my stomach is rumbling. Or am I hungry after viewing Pip’s breakfast (Pip, Can you send Kirby here after he is through with the dishes – LOL). Probably a mixture of both!
Hugs to all and prayers for those in need.
SuziQ – SFL
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I feel like my depression is coming back. I know it’s because Christmas is coming. I have improved so very much, but it goes to show depression and ones loss is an individual one, no matter how long it has been (25yrs).
I got yogi registered as an ESA (emotional support animal). Well deserving , he knows when I’m down. I try to explain my feelings to Kirby what I feel is no reflection on my love for him. Guys want to “fix it” but he can’t, I do tell him that I love him so much and sometimes my good life is overwhelming. I think it’s also coming back because of my being back here where a lot of my pain started. Being here in California, being around mom, etc..11 -
Pip
I can see Yogi is saying "Where's Mine?"
Suzi Q
Someone must have hit the disagree button by mistake and then corrected it. There's no disagree in your post as far as I can see.
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Pip
I can see Yogi is saying "Where's Mine?"
I was referring to your breakfast that Kirby prepared for you. I am sorry you are feeling depressed. Have a feeling that due to the isolation caused by the virus and losses you still mourn plus the season that is to be expected. thanks for sharing your feelings here.
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Sue: I am not sure whether horse time fixes my sanity, but it sure fixes my need to enjoy life. It has been a long time since I’ve been out of the house to do anything other than essential shopping. :ohwell:
Sue and Lanette: Your reference to Lipizzaners lit up a good memory for me. I got to see them perform at the Coloseum in Portland years and years ago, along with my daughter. We had ringside seats. It was a delight.
SuziQ: Your orchids are beautiful!
(((Debbie in VA))) :flowerforyou:
Rebecca: I like the sayings, too. Cheri: Thank you for posting them again.
(((Pip))) I suspect Yogi is a lifeline when old memories are painful. Dogs have the gift of living in the present and sharing undemanding & loving companionship.
I plan to bring our Christmas tree in today and decorating with lights and favorite ornaments. The bright lights improve my feelings of happiness and contentment. They manage to chase away the dark in the short days of winter.
Katla in overcast NW Oregon
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Afternoon ladies
I get up and take my meds and then sit up in a chair in the living room, then get up and walk around a few times..
My appitite isnt great so i nibble on little things..and get alot of fluids.
Then I lie down for a nap.I then get up and do my PT.. it knocks the stuffing out of me.. but i have to keep it up....
Then I will go sit in the chair again.
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@ginnytez Thanks for the encouragements. I always have at least 2 credit cards (I have 2 banks), so I can usually use the other one if one blocks. When I was in India 15 years ago, I brought enough money to get by almost the whole 2 weeks till the end. I was so disoriented that I forgot my atm number (which I otherwise used often). I guess I remembered it or worked something, out, and managed. I can't remember now. but I remember being uneasy and concerned at the time.
We are in this for the long haul. There is some indication of increase in suicide or suicide attempt during or since 1st lockdown, so these are things to take into consideration as well as all the rest...
@Machka9 I don't know if it said it but you look radiantly happy! woo hoo! Glad to know I was not the only one hunkering down yesterday.
@Pip awesome on 1st prize! woo hoo! way to go!
Assembling stuff
The bike was quite quick to assemble, relatively speaking. Good instructions, screws, etc. The table was not long but really there's a bit of an imbalance. It's maybe 3-4 mm which is enough for a constant wobble, but I can add in felt or rubber or something and it'll be fine. The chairs a bit longer as the screws were very long to get in but no wobble. What was really long was a shoe storage thing: countless pieces, screws, moving parts. It took 3-4 hours I'd say. But like the bike, it all came together quite well in the end with no wobble. It's great! I had a bamboo shoe shelt in the entrance. The bamboo is prettier, but, being shelves, you see all the shoes, which are just not that pretty in a narrow entrance in a relatively small abode. This one is more swinging drawers, so when closed you don't see the shoes, so it looks much tidier. I long hesitated as I will generally choose real wood over fake wood, but I'm very happy with the look after 2 assembling sessions. The curtains were a snap! just unpack and hang! loved it! Remaining are the trundle sofa-bed and the tall shelves. I'm aiming for 1 item per day. I think I'll go for the shelves tomorrow as I can put stuff in them and have more space for the finishing touches.
I sent 2 sms's inviting friends over for a drink, to experience new table and chairs! Since I live alone we are allowed to have visits now. I think there is some suggestion of maximum 6 people at a time, but not strict at all in private spaces.
People on their own (at least person) need a balance between mental health and keeping constant distance from all.
I continue going for little walks in the day: 30-60 minutes more or less, moderate pace. And to that I'm adding some time of online cycling.
I have a massive amount of paperwork to get through too, that I've been putting off, but the furniture is quicker and making me feel better about home.
Today I lazed, wrote some activist mails, assembled the furniture, walked, bought some food (just a bit), invited a coupe of friends by mail, and that's about it. not a ton, but better than nothing. I always feel much more energised after I go for a walk. I used to ALWAYS go out early in the morning, but I've really been dragging of late... confinement, work, winter...5 -
I pretty much figure if I post political posts (here or on facebook) I'm gonna get some disagrees anonymous or not.
It seems pretty unrealistic or unreasonable to have a post with a strong political bent and then expect that no-one disagree.
Though I'm quite politically active and don't hesitate to politely speak my mind, while respecting others' point of view (as much as possible) I tend to avoid controversial political posts on facebook, because I find the conversation tends to get shallow and negative. With my friend E. in real life, I also avoid political discussion because I see he hunkers down and tows the x line, without much thought. He's a lovely guy. Even his spouse really avoids political discussions with him and is really happy if everyone else does too. Otherwise they seem to get on divinely and make one another very happy.
Personally don't feel that online writing is the best way to have in depth debate.
With colleagues we can really debate certain issues, but online it tends to get a bit dry and often tense, whereas live you can feel the humanness and compassion in the listening and tone of voice of one another, sometimes. It's kind of night and day, sometimes.
This said I don't use the disagree button because it seems to upset people and that is not my wish. But I don't mind at all if you disagree with me. Ì'm glad that you are taking the time to read, regardless of your agreement or disagreement.5
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