WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2021
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Janet R
Would it be possible for you to go and stay with your husband's family while he is there? I know you miss him greatly from what you have mentioned. Just a thought!
Carol in GA1 -
JanetR - I feel somewhat abashed that, in all areas except a small amount of guilt and a bit of fear, the pandemic affected my day-to-day life very little. Pretty much only in terms of wearing a mask while I was out and getting mad at my husband because he refused to get the vaccine. I know some people lost ones they love and lost jobs... but we were not affected much at all. I'm sorry your beloved will be away for so long - I hope you'll be able to see him during that time.
So good to see you again,
Love,
Lisa3 -
"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: T’ai Chi, take BP, dogs to powerline, dog group.Joyful June:
Bonus: 3 phone calls to Dr’s billing to reconcile statement, prior payments credited to my account instead of Joe’s. Called and emailed his asst about Medicare-denied $175 lab expenses-she sent corrected codes to lab, Messaged two dances to J, connected with new neighbor on FB, tactful email to new neighbor about lane repair project.
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, dogs to GB for nail trim, USE those torture bands/do that BB&B video, board meeting minutes, call for refund from Interpath for Joe’s labs paid on Feb statement, call C, call S, fire district: ongoing: input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS mutual aid and other missing details, call Credit union re: credit card, ask for boots donator contact info, appreciation letter or certificate to boots donator, index mutual aid files; watch STAS Day 20, declutter sideboard, practice new dances (Do Your Thing, Pure Movies to Wine, Beer, Whiskey, 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, 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 the last of the 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. next BGBS ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Reward: inventory seeds, plan this spring’s garden, wishlist replenishments (Milena F1 orange peppers).
1- Decide to look for what’s good every day this month. Chat with Sal and Dan about the good things that came from the past 15 months
2- Say positive things in your conversations with others. See above.
3-Re-frame a worry and try to find a helpful way to think about it. Hmm
New neighbor dropped by yesterday to introduce herself and propose having our lane repaired. I was favorably inclined, but Joe not so much. Later he shared his very real concern about road contractor compromising our hill and sending our house sliding down into the ravine. Suggested we have a neighborhood meeting to discuss, not just our concerns but those of the 5 other land owners. I agreed to email his idea to her, struggled to word it tactfully, not to be negative or discouraging, etc blah blah blah. When I read it to Joe he said it was just great and that “you could be a politician”. “Take it back!” I hollered
I was really touched. He’s been so much more appreciative lately, always commenting on how amazed/impressed he is with my brush clearing and now complimenting my tactful writing. Back in the day when my network/desktop support job contributed the lion’s share of our family income, he said “all you do is sit around and push buttons.” I like him much better the way he is today, and am so very very grateful.
Michele safe travels!
Lisa no wonder you’re exhausted. Praying all these tests lead not just to a diagnosis but a cure!
Welcome @elthurston1 from Cambridge UK. Yes of course you can join!
Ginny it was very hard for me to imagine retiring. I committed to myself to retire before our lease expired, after being on the build-out team for 3 major moves I didn’t want to do it again. That commitment, made in 2009, made it easier for me to stick with a date in 2016, despite fear, anxiety and sadness. It was just in the nick of time. Our company changed email systems, industry specific systems, then underwent a merger and subsequent change in operating and support ticket systems. Last year there was scrambling to set up work-from-home during the pandemic. I so relish having missed all of that! :laugh: What I’m trying to say is that hard as it seemed to close the door, afterwards it felt great!
Machka 9 hrs of meetings in one day? Another thing I’m grateful not a part of my retirement :laugh:
Barbie stunning iris!
Susan in NY so sorry for your loss. Susabella is a lovely name and sweet memory.
Carol hope the procedures happen quickly and accomplish what they’re supposed to so you can have the cataract surgery sooner rather than later.
Vicki full staff? Amazing. Thought it would never happen.
Janetr “…feeling as if I have no one to really visit with. i will rely on my dear friends here.” This is how I’ve felt since moving away from Idaho and work. Will always be thankful for the dear friends here, including you!
Jaxx!
Julie so glad to hear about your visits. Hope any residual dental pain passes quickly.
Katla Yoga, hooray! Feel the same way about T’ai Chi
Allie locking doors is a necessary security step. Keep it up!
LisaK in VA con VERY grats on the nsv T shirts! With that percentage of body fat and that rx from that doctor… I’d get a different doctor. Just sayin’
Welcome @xlara23 Laura in NW WA and @LifeILuvUFeelinGroovy Brandi inTX!
Only up to pg 6 (Brandi) but have to get dressed so we can take the dogs to their nail trim appointment.
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
June: leaner/stronger/kinder than May.2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
daily: sit with Joe: 2, weigh/wii: 2/0/0; steps>6362=6170, vits=2, log=1, CI<CO=44, CI<250<CO=1, Tumble=2, Shadow=3, mfp=2, outside=3, up hill=2, clean 10=2.
wkly: Sun: Mon: Tue: LD=1 Wed: TC=1 PW=1 Thurs: Fri: TC= Sat: PW=, rX x4=.
wt=1/31:141.3 2/28:142.4 3/31:145.3 4/30:141.5 5/31:142.4
mnthly: board mtg=, grant=, 21 plan=, waist=42.0
bonus: AF=1 play= sew=
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Janet: I am not a bit unhappy with your comments. It is wonderful to have good things to look forward to, such as yoga, friends to reconnect with, and sparkle on the river.
My only sadness is the loss of our wonderful old dog whose picture you see. I miss Schooner every day. 
On the good side, our niece is getting married and our daughter will be here to attend the wedding with me. DH won't attend to to health concerns. The other grandparents are taking an RV adventure across the country with the grandchilren to visit the Oregon Coast. We are thrilled that we will be able to spend some time with our grandchildren while they are here on their adventure.
We will be traveling east later in the year to support our son and daughter-in-law. They are expecting a new baby & we plan to take care of our grandson while mommy and daddy are in the hospital for the birth of the new baby.5 -
Katla - I was convinced I was a plain child. I was jealous of my much prettier best friend. I probably had hair rollers in all night for that photo, as my hair was naturally straight and straggly. . I don't remember how old I was, but around 12 or 13 is a guess. I also thought I was too thin.
I feel compassion now for that child. The diaries I am covering at the moment were written when I was 14. Some highs and some very, very lows. I took a lot of days off school, without my parents knowing anything about it, and wallowed in self-loathing. I forged the sick notes.
I feel grateful that my mental health has improved hugely since I've grown older. I haven't had an episode of severe depression since I met DH, despite cancer and other woes. My old age has been a much more tranquil place.
I had a lot of help on the way and made personal growth my life's work and study. I am by no means a finished creation, but I love my life.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx8 -
Stats for the day-
Walk w/family- 1hr 45min 17sec, 81ahr, 106mhr, 93elev, 3.06ap, 5.40mi= 530c
Strava app = 655c
Zwift bike trainer- on Kirbys spin bike- 43.04min, 114ahr, 129mhr, 125elev, 21.03amph, 15.1mi= 337c
Zwift app- 373c
Total cal 8672 -
Janetr--What a cutie and love the little bow tie.
Having a really off day. Just upset about a lot of nothing. Glad I have the next 3 days off and hoping to regroup.
Blessings, Vicki GRAND ISLAND NE 6 -
"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: dogs to GB for nail trim,Joyful June:
Bonus:
Get to do: take BP, dogs to powerline, USE those torture bands/do that BB&B video, board meeting minutes, call for refund from Interpath for Joe’s labs paid on Feb statement, call C, call S, fire district: ongoing: input 2019 call sheets into NFIRS, work with chief on equipment letter, substance abuse policy, NFIRS mutual aid and other missing details, call Credit union re: credit card, ask for boots donator contact info, appreciation letter or certificate to boots donator, index mutual aid files; watch STAS Day 20, declutter sideboard, practice new dances (Do Your Thing, Pure Movies to Wine, Beer, Whiskey, 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, 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 the last of the 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. next BGBS ask Terry about GB’s FD firetruck tax levy – contacts, media, advocate???, Reward: inventory seeds, plan this spring’s garden, wishlist replenishments (Milena F1 orange peppers).
3-Re-frame a worry and try to find a helpful way to think about it. Whenever I start to worry about the debilities of aging (both Joe’s and mine), instead pick up some had weights or take the dogs for a walk.
@Pamici9 be sure to join us on the June thread (https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10834367/women-ages-50-for-june-2021/p1) and bookmark it.
Janet facing Jack’s being away for 2.5+ months is worthy of tears. Glad you have the SlimCycle to burn off some of the emotion and your DG, DGD and DGGS’s visit to look forward to.
Evelyn Brava for getting your DH out for a walk. Wish I could ;}
Heather I love the bicycling outfits pic too! Self-loathing so completely describes me at 14. Knew it would have been better for everyone if I'd not been born. Love my life now, thanks be.
Penny that is some impressive potato patch digging. However did you have the energy to run afterwards?
Kris in AZ seems like we all have to advocate for our own and loved ones’ health these days. Good on you!
Terri lovely poem.
Welcome @krwestlund7 Kelly in WA. Now we have two Kellies
Katla “…sparkle on the water…” funny but last time T and I strolled we both commented on the sparkle on the sea. So much to be thankful for.
While I got a lot off the list yesterday, it was mostly sit down, phone and email work. Finished up the day with too much wine and WAY too many sweets. So of course the scale said .9 lbs lighter this morning. :laugh: SMH.
Caught up for now, time to get up off my butt.
Lighter, lovelies!Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
June: leaner/stronger/kinder than May.2021: choose to be leaner/stronger/kinder NOW
daily: sit with Joe: 3, weigh/wii: 3/0/0; steps>6362=6170, vits=2, log=1, CI<CO=44, CI<250<CO=1, Tumble=2, Shadow=3, mfp=3, outside=3, up hill=2, clean 10=2.
wkly: Sun: Mon: Tue: LD=1 Wed: TC=1 PW=1 Thurs: Fri: TC= Sat: PW=, rX x4=.
wt=1/31:141.3 2/28:142.4 3/31:145.3 4/30:141.5 5/31:142.4
mnthly: board mtg=, grant=, 21 plan=, waist=42.0
bonus: AF=1 play= sew=
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New neighbor dropped by yesterday to introduce herself and propose having our lane repaired. I was favorably inclined, but Joe not so much. Later he shared his very real concern about road contractor compromising our hill and sending our house sliding down into the ravine. Suggested we have a neighborhood meeting to discuss, not just our concerns but those of the 5 other land owners. I agreed to email his idea to her, struggled to word it tactfully, not to be negative or discouraging, etc blah blah blah. When I read it to Joe he said it was just great and that “you could be a politician”. “Take it back!” I hollered
I was really touched. He’s been so much more appreciative lately, always commenting on how amazed/impressed he is with my brush clearing and now complimenting my tactful writing. Back in the day when my network/desktop support job contributed the lion’s share of our family income, he said “all you do is sit around and push buttons.” I like him much better the way he is today, and am so very very grateful.
Michele safe travels!
Lisa no wonder you’re exhausted. Praying all these tests lead not just to a diagnosis but a cure!
Welcome @elthurston1 from Cambridge UK. Yes of course you can join!
Ginny it was very hard for me to imagine retiring. I committed to myself to retire before our lease expired, after being on the build-out team for 3 major moves I didn’t want to do it again. That commitment, made in 2009, made it easier for me to stick with a date in 2016, despite fear, anxiety and sadness. It was just in the nick of time. Our company changed email systems, industry specific systems, then underwent a merger and subsequent change in operating and support ticket systems. Last year there was scrambling to set up work-from-home during the pandemic. I so relish having missed all of that! :laugh: What I’m trying to say is that hard as it seemed to close the door, afterwards it felt great!
Machka 9 hrs of meetings in one day? Another thing I’m grateful not a part of my retirement :laugh:
Barbie stunning iris!
Susan in NY so sorry for your loss. Susabella is a lovely name and sweet memory.
Carol hope the procedures happen quickly and accomplish what they’re supposed to so you can have the cataract surgery sooner rather than later.
Vicki full staff? Amazing. Thought it would never happen.
Janetr “…feeling as if I have no one to really visit with. i will rely on my dear friends here.” This is how I’ve felt since moving away from Idaho and work. Will always be thankful for the dear friends here, including you! Jaxx!
Julie so glad to hear about your visits. Hope any residual dental pain passes quickly.
Katla Yoga, hooray! Feel the same way about T’ai Chi
Allie locking doors is a necessary security step. Keep it up!
LisaK in VA con VERY grats on the nsv T shirts! With that percentage of body fat and that rx from that doctor… I’d get a different doctor. Just sayin’
Welcome @xlara23 Laura in NW WA and @LifeILuvUFeelinGroovy Brandi inTX!
Only up to pg 6 (Brandi) but have to get dressed so we can take the dogs to their nail trim appointment.
Lighter, lovelies!
That's great about Joe being more appreciative. Dental pain much reduced, thanks.
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Welcome ... to the new ladies!
Bicycling ... Just wanted to share with you all that my PT on my knee progressed to the point where I got on a stationary bike today for 5 minutes
That's about the extent of any bike riding I do!
Beth near Buffalo
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More good news - after the roof bid coming in significantly lower than we expected, the insurance will very nearly support the entire cost of the roof without having to refinance. I just got off the phone with them. I've talked to more dang people in the last week than I've talked to in a year, I think. We're only a year and a half from paying the house off completely, so it was not our first choice of action.
And... I went out and weeded the herb garden for a half hour and came back in absolutely soaking wet with sweat. Something about these heart medications makes it where any effort gets an exaggerated reaction. I'm talking to my doc on Monday morning, and it will be one of many questions. If he can't answer them, I'll ask for a consult with a cardiologist. I think I will anyway. He needs to pocket his ego and send me to someone who specializes in the heart.
They're kinda walking on eggshells anyway - the VA pathologist is hitting the news again. He would make a diagnosis then forge the second signature necessary to file it so that no one could check his work--mostly to cover up his use of alcohol and drugs. According to the Washington Post: "When a team of outside pathologists reviewed almost 34,000 cases Levy had diagnosed since his hiring, they found that more than 3,000 had errors, 589 of them major mistakes that caused medical harm to veterans. At least 15 died." This guy was responsible for lab results for veterans all over the state of Arkansas. In January he was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison. It hardly seems enough. I'm lucky he was already caught before I got into the Arkansas VA system.
Cooled down enough to jump in the shower...
Later y'all,
Love,
Lisa5 -
Welcome ... to the new ladies!
Bicycling ... Just wanted to share with you all that my PT on my knee progressed to the point where I got on a stationary bike today for 5 minutes That's about the extent of any bike riding I do!
Beth near Buffalo
After having had both knees replaced several years ago, and then finding out about 18 months ago that the left replacement has slipped out of place, the orthopedic surgeon gave me the option of a partial knee replacement, I said no thanks. He recommended I forgo the treadmill and use the stationary bike, hence the cycling now.
Janetr OKC7 -
I love to grow iris in my yard. There may have been a few here when we moved in. Since then, I have acquired more when neighbours have thinned theirs and put a box of bulbs at the curb for anyone to take. Last year my dog walking friend and my husband each bought me iris bulbs as gifts. Those are the black and two tone ones that I posted. Last week in a fit of extravagance, I ordered seven more bulbs to plant next fall. Each is different--blue, black and red, black, red, purple and white. All have interesting names. Jake has gone to get Bessie after her dental appointment. Sasha and Bernie have been nervous all day with her gone. Barbie in NW WA 6
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Athena looks like she is cooking up some destruction! Lol!
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Afternoon/ evening ladies
Back from dinner out with my gal pals had a nice time,didnt get to go with Jim for the walk through but he is just giddy with excitement..
So fun to see...
Had a couple of sugar free hard candys.. bad bad mistake 🙄 ill live to tell the story..
Havr to take Homer to vet in the am and will bring him over to spend the day.. Dan working 3-9 and he will take my car overnight..that way I dont have to go out at night to bring him home..
The girls had ice cream and i didnt have any,my tummy was bothering me and im not supposed to have it anyway.. when i went shopping i did buy some italian ice.. so if I want something cool I can have that.2 -
Barbara-thanks so much for sharing your perspective on retirement. Since I mentally made that decision Tuesday I feel like a weight is lifted off my shoulders. I have started mapping out the items I want to pull together (some of those items you just never seem to find the time for that will help the organization). By the end of the year we should be on a firm post-covid work plan and a good time to turn things over.
Lisa-that is incredible about the VA pathologist. You are fortunate he is gone. Makes me wonder though how many more like him may be out there impacting people’s health.
Rebecca-Athena does have a very expressive face!
Janetr-I did not realize knee replacements could slip out of place. Does it impede walking also? Just sounds uncomfortable to me. I have a fear that one of my hip replacements may dislocate (and I know that happens rarely) so I do try to follow the few precautions I have with them.
After a rainy, gloomy day here there was a break in the rain so I could get my walk in after work. Warming back up tomorrow with no rain. Was anticipating the weekend when I remember we have our Synod Assembly on line this weekend (I'm council president so I am rather obliged to attend). It starts tomorrow night at 7:45 and resumes Saturday morning at 9. Since it will mainly involve listening (with a few votes taken) I may keep some papers from work I need to sort handy and work on that some. Better than having the computer on and the tv!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
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This has been a good day for food shopping. We’re home and getting ready for fixing dinner.3
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Did my dumbbell workout! And rode Henry today. My seat didn't feel secure but my instructor said I was fine. Henry had eaten too much clover and was drooling. It was really gross. Now I have a new image to curb my appetite!
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Hey everyone! Such stress coming up in my world. Hoping I can stay focused. A co-worker is leaving so I'll need to do 2 jobs for a few months until someone is hired. Any tips? I am somewhat of a workaholic if I get behind, but not allowed to work overtime. I usually just work on the down low to try to stay caught up.
Ginger, Great! I am working on mindfulness to. I tried the fasting, but I just get hangry and irritable LOL
Tracey, I can relate! I was in IT before I retired and moved to HR. System implementations are so stressful and frustrating!
Hi Laura, I totally get this too. I start strong every time, but can't seem to stay consistent. We can do it!
Janet, health is such a blessing I totally agree, but Radiation wasn't that bad for me. I did 7 weeks after having breast cancer. Mine was M-F at 6:45 every morning and I went to work after it. I was very tired, but it was bearable. Everyone is different, but hopefully it will go well.
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Remember that couch I bought for $50 bucks. When we went to go see it there was a big yello stain right in the middle where I put the quilt. I like the way the quilt looked on it anyway and if I couldn’t get it out, oh well. Well, I got the stain out. I can’t believe it but I did. I still have the quilt over the top cuz I like the look.7
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There is the loveseat. I found this chair for sale. They want .100 for both table and chair but I would only want the chair, do you think I should go for it????6 -
✳️✳️ ACCOUNTABILITY✳️✳️
✖️Day 9: Wednesday, June 2nd. 🛑 BINGE 🛑
It wasn’t too bad. But, I’m counting it because I was NOT hungry. I was frustrated by my inability to fall asleep - mostly due to twitchy legs. This happens on a rare occasion. I was really drowsy and ready for sleep. I couldn’t settle and get comfortable. I got out of bed and hit the kitchen for a cup of sleepy time tea. Then, a little out of control sweep thru snacks. I shut it down and got in a warm Epsom salt soaking bath. In hindsight - getting the bath earlier would’ve helped. I fasted that day so I’m sure that was a trigger.
➡️ I’m starting my streak count over. Today has been okay. I’ll report my success tomorrow.
PROGRESS NOT PERFECTION!
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Pandemic - it ended for us last July. The last locally transmitted case was May 2020, over a year ago but they kept the shutdown for a little bit longer. For my husband and me, my working from home and having a break from the world was exactly what we needed.
March to July last year was the best few months I've had in several years.
Retirement - I'm 54 and ready to retire now. But I suspect I will have to keep going till 70.LifeILuvUFeelinGroovy wrote: »Hey everyone! Such stress coming up in my world. Hoping I can stay focused. A co-worker is leaving so I'll need to do 2 jobs for a few months until someone is hired. Any tips? I am somewhat of a workaholic if I get behind, but not allowed to work overtime. I usually just work on the down low to try to stay caught up.
Prioritise.
Do the most important stuff and leave the rest. If questions are asked, tell the truth ... I'm doing 2 jobs so I'm prioritising. When you hire someone, we will catch up.
The trouble with taking on 2 jobs and doing it all is that it makes management think that they don't need to hire someone after all.
Machka in Oz3 -
I am resting and happy to leave shopping alone for a day or three. I look forward to yoga tomorrow morning. 2
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Hi Gals,
Janet – missed you!
Rebecca – great pics !!!
Jodi – welcome
Pip – I am glad you like the heat, it is not something I have ever adjusted to - Does Kirby enjoy it as well?
Yes go for the Chair!!!
Smiles, Kim in Northern California
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Hi all, I would also like to join you! I am Effi, a few years below 50 and I struggle to keep myself in check so would love to have more people around me that are motivated! Good luck everyone!4
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👋🏻 Just saying hi this evening. Will catch up later.
Tracey4
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