WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR DECEMBER 2020
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DH and I have had some health problems this year, which rocked the boat a bit, but in general we have had a very good year
We have so much appreciated each other's support and encouragement during lockdown. I feel blessed by our partnership.
We have both made very good progress with our writing. We settle down to a session every morning after exercise and I am getting nearer to finishing a very long book covering my teenage years. My teenage self has been an interesting companion through her diaries.
Updating the living room and dining room with sanded floors and a paint job. Gives us pleasure every day.
Making huge progress with German and discovering all the "Easy..." language videos on YouTube.
Feeling supported by my son, DDIL and grandchildren. They have done so much to keep our spirits up with videos, photos, Zooms and garden visits. We still feel in touch with their lives.
Not gaining any weight. Haven't lost any either, but we've kept up with our rigorous exercise regime through bouts of less than perfect health,so we are proud of ourselves.
Eating lovely, delicious food every day.
Enjoying the community I live in. The local shops are a joy. The sea is always new.
Zooming my old school friends once a week. I've seen more of them this year than ever! We have known each other 57 years.
Many more wonderful things!
I'm looking forward to even more progress on my book. Starting today!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Not gaining any weight. Haven't lost any either,
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Me too!
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Nice ride today but a little challenging in places because both of us have lost some fitness. However, I am very thankful that my husband and I are able to cycle together.
Machka in Oz
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dlfk202000 wrote: »
Thank you. He has been hearing this stuff all his life- like when he was about 13 that she didn't want him , that she found out too far into the pregnancy that she was pregnant so couldn't end it. Yeah, great thing to be told.
She loved her first husband, the other son's father but he divorced her, leaving her alone with a 2 yr old in Tokyo. Husband's dad was a widower so out of feeling sorry for her, married her and brought them back to US- always said that was the biggest mistake of his life- she treated him just as bad if not worse than she does his son.
Hard to show love/affection/compassion/etc to others when you have been shown none. Now our son and I have to live with that.
Debbie
Napa Valley,CA
I'm so sorry. There are many many people that were not planned or not good timing or wrong gender relative to the parents's wish something, especially back then when there was not much easy access to birth control, but that's not a reason for being mean. And people can change, even very late in life. My mom was argumentative but after going to a nursing home due to mobility issues, she started taking anti-depressants in her 70s, re-started counselling briefly, had some nice nurse's aids to interact regularly with that she related to, and also communication classes at the nursing home a few years later, and became so much easier to deal with.2 -
"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: take BP, Tumble to Crissey Field,
Bonus: Shadow stroll to Chetco Point with T
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, call R, corrected roster to Cal-Or, index mutual aid files, watch STAS Day 19, 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???,
Reward: inventory seeds, plan next year’s garden, wishlist replenishments, ask faucet question, if answer ok order. Monday: pickup library book.
Do Good December
27: Call a relative who is far away: Call R or S or J
Sleepy so just skimmin’ .
Terri and Tracey and Kim: missed you!
Lanette no A1C yet, just fasting blood glucose up to 125 first thing in the morning. Joe just naturally somewhat IF’s 17:7, normally awakens around 3 am, breakfasts at 4, second breakfast around 11, then that’s it for the day, but loves his doughnuts and pies. After the chat he threw the Christmas doughnuts away and has taken a break from the brandy.
Margaret thanks for your advice for dealing with bullies. Wish I’d had it years ago.
Katla “watched together”? Sounds fun but how did your son do it? Zooming or skyping at the same time on phones while watching the movie on smart TVs? Or?
Heather
the girls in their guinea pig pjs.
Welcome @namaste2017 would you let us know what you’d like to be called and your general locale? “feels good to be purposeful in support of my health and happiness” Well done!
Rita love the boys’ smiles.
JanetR so good to see your smiling face! Santa Jaxx 
Welcome @cynnamingirl ! 4 kidney stones? Owwww! Would you let us know what you’d like us to call you and your general locale?
KJ the Miguel and Joaquin pics. So with you about crying at movies helping to release some of the sadness I feel.
Rebecca ((hugs))
Heather 100 mph winds? :noway:
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
December: better than November.
daily: sit with Joe: 26, weigh: 27, steps>5505=6452 vits=27 log=27 CI<CO=26 CI<250<CO=19 Tumble & Shadow 5=24 mfp=27 outside=18 up hill=18
wkly: T’ai Chi or BB&B x3 =0 rx=4 dance= clean 30 mins=6.5
mnthly: board mtg=1 grant=1 20for20=0 bonus: AF=16 play=0 sew=0
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Woke up to a dusting of snow this morning, it’s melting away though now.
Stay safe
Kate UK ❤️4 -
Julie-I understand your feelings of “what’s the point.” I had a real bout of that earlier today. I slowly realized that the point is, this will end, so I just want to hold on and not use this darned virus as an excuse (at least in my case) for a huge skid. And by the way-you weigh about what I do and I’m 5’5”. That is not fat! Good luck with tooth.
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Had a decent Christmas-facetime with youngest son and GF while we opened each other's gifts. FaceTime with Arizona group and watched kids open their presents. Later in day we did a three way family face time. Step son and wife stopped by with kids Christmas afternoon (stayed in garage), quickly opened gifts and visited for about 15 minutes. Zoom call with nephew in the evening.
Hit a pit of depression this afternoon. Tested Az kids that I was pretty sick and tired of the isolation, etc. They face timed. Each of the kids needed to update on the past two days-the chat helped pick me up!
Ginny in Ohio
Good for you that you are recognising and able to keep perspective.
Long ago a friend-acquaintance spoke about a friend of his who said something like, "he lets himself hit bottom, and then come back, but the friend I was talking to found it a loss of energy." I don't think I had such a notion but it's a conversation that remained in my memory, so I guess it had some meaning.
This weekend I really felt that inertia, especially yesterday. It was so stormy it was difficult to go out really, and one only has the choice between home, shopping and walking outside pretty much these days. I'm not a major shopper.
Ginny, but I am 5'2"! That's a big difference from 5'55 the same weight. Your BMI would be about 23 and mine about 25! For the past 20+ years I'd been at about 19-20 BMI, without much effort really. Now I'm close to 25 BMI. Of course it could be worse. I am not comparing myself to other people but to myself. I've gained about 15 lbs in the past 3 years or so, that I hadn't had for decades. People have different comfort zones. It could be worse, but I'm not thrilled with seeing belly, and had to buy new jeans, etc.
All the women in my immediate family struggle with weight. 3 of the 4 others have had long bouts being morbidly obese, and have spend most of their lives well over 25 BMI.
I was spared from this struggle for 20 years! I guess I can be grateful for that!!!! I naturally lost weight without trying at all, when I was 33 and in a nice regular relationship with a guy who ate healthily. (and who didn't ask me to lose weight at all. He liked me as I was both before and after losing weight)... and then I just stayed within a certain reasonably comfortable range, for a couple of decades till 2 years post menopause.As we're getting closer to the end of 2020, I'll ask this question ...
What are some of your highlights of 2020?
Good things. Happy things. Accomplishments.
Some of my highlights include:
- finishing my degree
- working from home for 4 months
- Rhody
- having my deviated septum surgery
- distancing and the focus on cleanliness and hygiene
- quiet holidays
- fewer hassles and less stress for my husband
- discovering ABC Classic FM
- organised several successful cycling events
M in Oz
Awesome @Machka9 !
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Sounds wonderful!cityjaneLondon wrote: »DH and I have had some health problems this year, which rocked the boat a bit, but in general we have had a very good year
We have so much appreciated each other's support and encouragement during lockdown. I feel blessed by our partnership.
We have both made very good progress with our writing. We settle down to a session every morning after exercise and I am getting nearer to finishing a very long book covering my teenage years. My teenage self has been an interesting companion through her diaries.
Updating the living room and dining room with sanded floors and a paint job. Gives us pleasure every day.
Making huge progress with German and discovering all the "Easy..." language videos on YouTube.
Feeling supported by my son, DDIL and grandchildren. They have done so much to keep our spirits up with videos, photos, Zooms and garden visits. We still feel in touch with their lives.
Not gaining any weight. Haven't lost any either, but we've kept up with our rigorous exercise regime through bouts of less than perfect health,so we are proud of ourselves.
Eating lovely, delicious food every day.
Enjoying the community I live in. The local shops are a joy. The sea is always new.
Zooming my old school friends once a week. I've seen more of them this year than ever! We have known each other 57 years.
Many more wonderful things!
I'm looking forward to even more progress on my book. Starting today!
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Hello everyone.
Yesterday was a productive day. My 2021 goals are almost complete and all of the Christmas decorations, with the exception of the lights in the windows and the Nativity scene, are all packed up and stowed away. The Nativity and lights will be put up after the Epiphany.
While compiling my 2021 goals I reviewed 2020. For goals met and not met I added notes next to each. Comments included why it felt good to complete the goal or the reason why I may not have met one. After a complete review of 2020 I started compiling my 2021 goals. Next to each goal I wrote out why I want to hit the goal or some commentary such as, “Hey girl, this one was carried over from 2020 – do you really want another year to pass and not hit this goal?” 😊
Michelle – The long and short of Charlie’s hairline foot fracture is – he ended up developing a blood clot because of how he was walking. He ended up in the hospital for a week on intravenous blood thinners. This was after 2 separate x-ray appointments and then finally the MRI.
Heather – So glad you were able to catch up with your brother and SIL. I want a pair of guinea pig pjs! The grands look adorable.
Allie – So glad you are home and on the mend. Keep up the great work!
Debbie – Big hug to you. You have the patience of a saint. I would not have put up with the type of treatment from your MIL for 30 years. It is time to put yourself first. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you spending time with your family for the holidays while your husband spends time with his mother. You can plan a separate family celebration at your home. Remember girlfriend, no one is going to treat you better than you treat yourself (this is one of my mantras). I have read a little further on and Put YOURSELF first – it is not selfish – it’s survival. I am very proud of you standing up and putting your jacket on. And, although it took him some time your husband did tell her he had to go and he did (small win my dear).
Karen – Could you imagine the US putting the same tactics in place as Australia? There would be a revolt! I posted something to this fact and attitudes around the world in our covid section.
Katla – Hope the car just needs a tire rotation and it’s nothing serious.
Tracey – So glad to see your post. Life takes us away sometimes. Your husband’s woodwork is beautiful. I love the jewelry box and stockings, and, of course, the treasured card from your mom.
RVRita – I think we are both in-sync. I was getting tired of the negative running through my brain. Glad to hear the pain is lessening and hope you get a call from the darn urologist.
JanetR – You’re so cute playing out in the snow. It is good hearing from you. Love little Santa – he is precious!
Cynnamingirl – Welcome.
KJ – The grands are getting so big! Cuteness overload. Enjoy the rest of your time off – it sounds like you’re getting the much-deserved rest you need.
Machka – Oh, a glass top. I never attempted to repair mine. They are a little more complex. I see Ginny has provided a suggestion regarding glass top repair. Already mentioned the 2020 positives in a previous post. 😊
Ginny – You are on handy-woman! 😊 Happy the Facetime was a balm to your soul.
Loved Ones Who Are Gone/Died/Missed – I speak to each and every one. Some more than others. When I am quiet I can sometimes hear their voices or catch a whiff of their scent (may be reflex memory) and know they stop in from time to time. Even if it is only in my mind it provides a comfort to me. Shortly after Charlie passed I went to a Sylvia Brown show (don’t fault me – I got free tickets and thought it would be interesting). She said one thing about those who have passed that touched me. She stated souls have cut their physical ties and do not carry over pain or regret. They are having a grand time and want us to do the same. She stated this much more eloquently than I have done, but the meaning is the same.
Geez how the morning has flown by! I was up at 3:30, stayed in bed until 4:00, and have been puttering. It is time to get on the “get ready for work” train. 😊 It will be a busy week – lots to do. We need to make our numbers for this quarter so I imagine it will get a crazy week. I am also down 1 in the department due to vacation. Looking forward to it being a busy short week! Only 4 days and then another long weekend. Yeah!
Hugs to all and prayers for those in need.
SuziQ – SFL6 -
OregonMother wrote: »As we're getting closer to the end of 2020, I'll ask this question ...
What are some of your highlights of 2020?
Good things. Happy things. Accomplishments.
Oh, boy. Scrapping the bottom of the barrel for good things here.
We did a trip to LA before Covid.
The five of us are together and we are all still getting along.
I found out that I will likely get a big promotion in mid 2021.
Both older boys have full-time jobs, so the four working adults in the house managed to keep working during this crisis.
I've lost 10 pounds of the 25 I gained after my sister died.
None of us got Covid (yet). Hoping to hold out until we get a vaccine. Eldest son should be in line for January, since he is an EMT/first responder.
I can't think of a single other thing.
Flea
Willamette Valley, OR
Hmmm, not so simple.
I have to wrack my brains.
The main thing that comes to mind is
--worker's rights, was very active and very much in some collective worker's rights things for hundreds of teachers in the 20 concerned schools that would have gone unmentioned and unnoticed without me. Working with a colleague, that became a flyer, that became a petition (paper and online), signed by about 20%+ of teachers so far, which then became a collective of 17 people (with about 6-8 who are regularly fairly active, and take initiatives in contacting press, government officials, allies, etc.) from about 12 out of the 20 schools all over the country, with union representative, and written support by elected officials. It is now a subject that is officially on the negotiating table, with some leverage. The minister has answered some about this subject, but not us. Some press coverage...We've had googlemeet meetings about every 3 weeks. Since September I've been writing an agenda (before it was a bit all over the place), and an experienced guy is leading the meetings relatively well, and sticking fairly well to the agenda.
The group is not perfect but all in all pretty good.
Got my permanent part-time contract at 3rd pt school September (it's a legal right after 6 years in the same place in government based jobs, but many places get rid of people after 5 or 5.5 years! -which is not terribly legal, or simple don't respect the law. They tried to make my 6th contract 11 months rather than 12 months as they have done for many (also a habit at this school, so they can keep their options open, just in case), and I contested that, repeatedly, with some very very mild union support and eventually they switched it to 12 (they had tried to omit a month during which I had given classes!)
Got new furniture and place looks way better. No more piles of papers on floor and chaires and tables.
My thesis director started being normal to me after years of being mean, and totally unsupportive. Her pet student (who she travelled with, from same country as her adopted daughter, and who was having a long affaire with a very senior professor) graduated, and since, we started having online meetings she couldn't give such BS almost nothing classes, and had to start being a bit more balanced, and started giving info to all. A bit late in the game after many many years (which were harmful professionally). but it's better than the opposite, at present. Also I know she had dissed me to her colleagues and when I presented myself and work for 5 min in a group with many of her colleagues I did it quite well enough and was really irreproachable. Some of her new, fairer colleagues must have gently said to her that I seemed okay. (There's some old school issues in the old guard which is changing a bit this year.)
Some political elections went in the direction I wanted them to go, on the overall left-right spectrum. (I'll avoid details to avoid controversy). Nothing major or cause for euphoria, but much better than it could have been.
I made one nice artwork just after lockdown and shot some video shots of experience of lockdown at the request of a friend who was supposed to make a video from it, as part of a series, related to his work, but is a major procrastinator, and has only done one I think, out of 30 or so.
Enjoyed my ritual 1h in sun on balcony (from 8 -9ish) during severe lockdown, reading, sketching, drinking tea, having breakfast, and daily 1h-1h30 walks around the neighbourhood, also during severe lockdown.
Did some interesting work with some of my students last lockdown.
Also had many nice or okay moments, classes this past semester. There are surely some students that are more comfortable expressing themselves in this way.
Had many nice moments at café when it was open. I would go almost daily to get an espresso and read the paper and sometimes work. Sometimes 10 minutes, sometimes a few hours.
Met a few nice people at the café, simple café buddies: two other teachers (one philosophy teacher, always correcting tons of papers, and another co-leader of tiny graphic design school), and a very recently-laid off computer guy.
Met a few other nice neighbours and had some nice moments speaking with them.
Rented cheap hotel room near the sea, and enjoyed going to the sea, going for lunch, going for coffee, going for swim in the ocean-water heated swimming pool (the sea is very cold even in the summer), going on a guided walk along the seaside to discover some stone fossils.
Went on what turned out to be a mini "road trip", visiting my friend-colleague P for a couple of days (it was mixed but leaves some nice memories), visiting very old friend J. it was great to see her! and spending a few hours one day at a warmer seaside with bigger waves on unexpectedly sunny and warm day, and then spending 2 nights on last minute found lovely inexpensive hotel, not far from highway on way home. with pool, nice garden.
Drinks with colleagues at cafés a few times in the pre-and in-between lockdown period.
Fun going to a few protests back in January and February (I had almost never been to protests previously, not enjoying crowds, but It was a must these times and became fun, when meeting up with a few engaged colleagues at different moments).
Some nice work meetings both live and (less so) online.
Video meetings with very very old friend T.
Calls with a few old friends.
awesome lawyer and work with him
Well I thought it was little, but in fact it is quite a lot, in certain areas.
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Cancelled hairdresser's today, (no appointment till next Tuesday evening). Had to go to dentist. He says I need 1 inlay/onlay, 2 crowns and 1 implant. I was expecting 2 crowns, but not the implant and the 3rd tooth.
I had some tooth issues in mid summer when almost all dentists are away, and then during beginning of 1st lockdown, when all non-urgent (extremely painful) dental issues were not legal. since it's in back molars and not really visible, or very visible I had a protective or temp filling, and somehow left on the back burning during this complicated year.
That is going to cost 3-4 thousand euros to do the 3.
Way more than the furniture.
Way more than the modest summer trips...
On the way back I stopped in at Uniqlo and got a couple of flannel shirts and a couple of pairs of undies. I almost never wear flannel shirts as they don't look best on me, but they are very cozy, and fine for staying at home in the winter...
Heating up the last of the chicken (guinea fowl) broth soup.
tracking 3rd day in a row.
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Hello everyone.
Yesterday was a productive day. My 2021 goals are almost complete and all of the Christmas decorations, with the exception of the lights in the windows and the Nativity scene, are all packed up and stowed away. The Nativity and lights will be put up after the Epiphany.
While compiling my 2021 goals I reviewed 2020. For goals met and not met I added notes next to each. Comments included why it felt good to complete the goal or the reason why I may not have met one. After a complete review of 2020 I started compiling my 2021 goals. Next to each goal I wrote out why I want to hit the goal or some commentary such as, “Hey girl, this one was carried over from 2020 – do you really want another year to pass and not hit this goal?” 😊
Michelle – The long and short of Charlie’s hairline foot fracture is – he ended up developing a blood clot because of how he was walking. He ended up in the hospital for a week on intravenous blood thinners. This was after 2 separate x-ray appointments and then finally the MRI.
Heather – So glad you were able to catch up with your brother and SIL. I want a pair of guinea pig pjs! The grands look adorable.
Allie – So glad you are home and on the mend. Keep up the great work!
Debbie – Big hug to you. You have the patience of a saint. I would not have put up with the type of treatment from your MIL for 30 years. It is time to put yourself first. There is absolutely nothing wrong with you spending time with your family for the holidays while your husband spends time with his mother. You can plan a separate family celebration at your home. Remember girlfriend, no one is going to treat you better than you treat yourself (this is one of my mantras). I have read a little further on and Put YOURSELF first – it is not selfish – it’s survival. I am very proud of you standing up and putting your jacket on. And, although it took him some time your husband did tell her he had to go and he did (small win my dear).
Karen – Could you imagine the US putting the same tactics in place as Australia? There would be a revolt! I posted something to this fact and attitudes around the world in our covid section.
Katla – Hope the car just needs a tire rotation and it’s nothing serious.
Tracey – So glad to see your post. Life takes us away sometimes. Your husband’s woodwork is beautiful. I love the jewelry box and stockings, and, of course, the treasured card from your mom.
RVRita – I think we are both in-sync. I was getting tired of the negative running through my brain. Glad to hear the pain is lessening and hope you get a call from the darn urologist.
JanetR – You’re so cute playing out in the snow. It is good hearing from you. Love little Santa – he is precious!
Cynnamingirl – Welcome.
KJ – The grands are getting so big! Cuteness overload. Enjoy the rest of your time off – it sounds like you’re getting the much-deserved rest you need.
Machka – Oh, a glass top. I never attempted to repair mine. They are a little more complex. I see Ginny has provided a suggestion regarding glass top repair. Already mentioned the 2020 positives in a previous post. 😊
Ginny – You are on handy-woman! 😊 Happy the Facetime was a balm to your soul.
Loved Ones Who Are Gone/Died/Missed – I speak to each and every one. Some more than others. When I am quiet I can sometimes hear their voices or catch a whiff of their scent (may be reflex memory) and know they stop in from time to time. Even if it is only in my mind it provides a comfort to me. Shortly after Charlie passed I went to a Sylvia Brown show (don’t fault me – I got free tickets and thought it would be interesting). She said one thing about those who have passed that touched me. She stated souls have cut their physical ties and do not carry over pain or regret. They are having a grand time and want us to do the same. She stated this much more eloquently than I have done, but the meaning is the same.
Geez how the morning has flown by! I was up at 3:30, stayed in bed until 4:00, and have been puttering. It is time to get on the “get ready for work” train. 😊 It will be a busy week – lots to do. We need to make our numbers for this quarter so I imagine it will get a crazy week. I am also down 1 in the department due to vacation. Looking forward to it being a busy short week! Only 4 days and then another long weekend. Yeah!
Hugs to all and prayers for those in need.
SuziQ – SFL
Great that you are moving on positively with your goals!
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Tracey-thank you.Oldest daughter is in the hospital again.Anti depressants and anxiety meds aren’t working again.We had our Christmas yesterday.Youngest daughter and grandson came over.She was so sick but came anyway for me and gs.Not only does she have cancer,now she has to have a mammogram because of a suspicious spot.
Terri-sorry to hear about your mother.
I need to go take care of the fire.Love ❤️,(((hugs))),and prayers to all in need.
Debby in Va7 -
Good morning all! I weighed in this morning, after realizing I haven't weighed myself in a week (meaning since before the feasting). I have gained five pounds in a week! Mentioned this to my hubby and he told me he gained five pounds as well.
Holy Cats! lol Crossed a few unnecessary things off my list (wine, charcuterie fixings, New Year snacks), added more veggies, ingredients for some dimsum style snacks/dinner, and the ingredients for a veggie soup and I am heading out to do my shopping for the week. It is still dark here, so I will get my walk in as soon as the sun comes up (in about an hour).
Here's something to think about: December 21, winter solstice, and also the shortest day/daylight of the year. So every day since Dec. 21 (and until June 22), we are gaining another 2 minutes and 7 seconds of daylight! Yea! More sunshine!
I think I am going to take a page out of Lisa's book and get on my elliptical! I am not worried about over doing it on that machine. Since I haven't used it in a while, I am going to have to start at the very beginning; which means I will only last five minutes at the most (I am guessing closer to 3 minutes) before I am out of breath. But you gotta start somewhere.
Machka asked: What are some of your highlights of 2020?
Good things. Happy things. Accomplishments.
* I was able to remain open when COVID hit and (knock wood), my immediate family/childcare has not been hit with the virus yet.
* In March/April, when I expressed my worries and fears, my family/childcare families were immediate with their support for me; both emotional and financial.
* Because my daughter was working from home and her childcare was closed for a time, I was able to viber with the boys almost daily, sometimes two or three times a day! Because of this, Joaquin can now call/viber me on his own; which he does from time to time and sets my heart aflutter seeing his face and hearing his little voice say, "Hi Grandmere!"
*My childcare business is growing. Although I am still waiting to be officially inspected and licensed as a group home; I have 10 happy children in my care and my husband seems happy to be my assistant/partner and be involved with the kids.
*My relationship with my DH has grown/deepened with this new joint business venture.
*I accepted a position on the board of directors for a committee that organizes our local historical reenactment weekend event in June of each year. It is an event that I have a long history of volunteering for and working. It gives me joy to teach others about the history of our area/community. I haven't served in a leadership role on any volunteer/charity since my kids were in high school (so more than eight years since my last leadership role).
*The last thing I am happy about is the knowledge that 2020 was one year in thousands of years. A blip on the timeline. Depending on how long I live, a small percentage of my lifetime. I have another day, week, month, year to grow, learn, change, affect change, make a difference in my life and other lives.
Off I go, to get a good start on my day. A walk before shopping. I will leave you with the latest pic of Joaquin, wearing multiple Christmas headbands. lol Goofy guy!
ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
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By the way: The above pic is a screenshot of what I see when Joaquin vibers me on his own! lol This face on the screen and "Hi Grandmere! Do you like my hat?"
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Morning ladies
I got up and took a shower feel good,still living on saltines and gingerale in the mornings,i think its post nasal drip .but will keep trucking along..6 -
Machka in Oz4 -
(((Debbie & Debby))) Both of you have been facing some difficult times. Debbie in VA - Prayers for both your daughters. Debby with the Upsetting MnL - Positive thoughts for you as you continue to deal with her and your
husband.
Tracey-So sorry to hear about the rampant spread of the virus in the facility where you work. I hope you will continue to stay safe and that the vaccine will be effective.
Janet Thanks so much for stopping by! Your snowman is great!
2020 has been a VERY QUIET year for us! I live such a quiet life that I seldom have a lot to say here but know I should consider that a good thing. We are blessed and hope to continue to be blessed in the New Year 2021.
Carol in GA
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Horrible dark, rainy, gloomy day.
This morning I'd written about 300 words when I couldn’t stand it any longer and decided to do my roots. Hooray! I always feel so good once I'm a natural blonde again.
Love the hat KJ!!! Max can send us a Zoom invitation, but his laptop is on the blink, so we see him through a fog.
Cooking lamb curry with spinach and peas.
Soon to get on the rower for bonus calories. I am knackered after a terrible night's sleep. Will nap afterwards.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx6 -
Carol in GA Thank you, sweetie. I bet your grandchildren are getting big. I'm glad you are doing well.
Janetr OKC2
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