WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2023
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »I did my dumbbells Yay! Twenty reps. And I ate well today. Not perfect but well. Yay!
Annie in Delaware
I love that you cheer for your successes. It is a good thing to do that and not wait for anybody else to notice.
Barbie in NW WA 😻😍🌻😺 4 -
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Had a great walk with my friend- caught up on what is going on with her and her family(we have known each other since right before her son was born and Noah will be 25 in Aug- started out as daycare kid and ended up being son's bff for many years)
Walked for an hour.
Finishing up my day with just over 15,000 steps today
Haven't eaten dinner yet. DH is cleaning/organizing part of the kitchen where he keeps all the cat food/treats. He had said he would do it when I was gone. I have been home an hour and he is still doing it(and it looks about the same as when I left, a little less cluttered but not much)
I will warm up some of the cashew chicken I think. May have a little piece of the pudding cake we picked up.
So far today, I ate 625 calories and it says I earned 625 from exercise- leaving me 1200 left for the day. I will not use all that. I very rarely use the exercise points.
I will walk the wetlands again tomorrow- may go earlier or take one of the other trails-will wait and see.
Debbie
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Annie, I used Leslie Sansone back in the day, I have a lot of her DVDs, but now I use her videos on YouTube. I use to be able to do her 5-mile workouts, but now I just trying to get through the 30 min workout and only make it to 20 mins. I will work my way back up there.
Machka, I love your list of things to do. Are they from a book, or is it something you make up? It seems to me this could help me to think about something different than 11th-grade school work or work. I need to start making a list like that to remind myself that there is more to life than work and teaching my grandson.
Michele, What I miss most from Sparks People is my own menus. I use to just go in and choose my meals for the day, and I'm done. I'm working on doing that here.
Heather, I have read most of the poems in Memory Boxes. I remember my boxes filled with poems. Reading your poems made me want to try and dig out what's left of my poetry. I know a lot of my writing was tossed out by my X. I threw away all of my short stories when my creative writing professor from college told me that no one wanted to read that kind of stuff. (abuse) . I will be going back to reread your book. I skip all the comments because I wanted to experience the poetry itself. You have a lot of books out there. I will be reading more, including the children's books. Thank You for sharing your Memory Boxes with me.
For me, I had a good day, didn't get my workout in, but I stuck to my eating plan.5 -
What a day.
As we were boarding in Calgary we found out that Rodger’s brother in law was on his way to the hospital because they thought he was having a stroke.
It was 5 hours in the air not knowing what was going on. Kaitlyn and I spent the whole trip looking at pictures on our phones.
When we landed we found out that he did have a stroke but he was able to get a new miracle drug soon enough that he will make a full recovery, even though it will take time.
Kaitlyn and I got the rental, got checked into the hotel and then went to grab my niece from university and take her out for supper. We returned to the hotel and I received another text from Rodger that his brother in law tested positive for Covid.
Now we just need to pray really hard that no one else gets it. Kaitlyn and I are going to get rapid tests on the way there. If any of them get it I will probably not be allowed on to see Mom.
For those that pray our family could sure use some right now.
Tracey currently in Halifax17 -
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Oh, Tracey. This is quite a time your family is having.
Flea
Willamette Valley OR0 -
Tracey-lots of prayers for you and your family. I hope no other obstacles come up and you get to enjoy a visit with your mom0
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Long week.
Somewhat stressful week.
Worked 5 days.
One of the things I did was to complete a version of an 80 page project plan and distribute it.
Most of my work colleagues have made positive comments. One has been very rude about it with yelling and crying and today (her day off) she was busy trying to convince a couple of my work colleagues that I had greatly upset another one with this horrible, awful, no good, very bad plan. Only that wasn't true. She's the only one upset by it.
Thing is, it's a plan. It's not etched in stone.
Ah well. I just smiled at all the ranting and raving.
M in Oz
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Tracey, {{{HUGS}}} for you and your family.
Lisa, yay for the iron numbers!
Did take our granddaughter to the playground today, baked cookies for hubby and muffins for the grands. Wasn’t thinking when I went to the playground that after a few days of rain the equipment might be wet. As the temp dropped below freezing last night, and didn’t get much higher all day, there was also ice. Didn’t slow down our little Rosalie tho, lol. She had a blast even tho she got pretty wet, I ended up throwing her jacket and pants into the washer and dryer. Fortunately it was all washed and dried before we had to leave to get her brother. Nice sunny day today, but as it never got much above freezing it wasn’t much of an outside day. Tomorrow is supposed to be rain, but at least it’s not snow!!
Must go to bed soon, so hugs for those needing them, congrats to those celebrating and welcome to the new gals! This is a great group of supportive, caring folks and we look forward to getting to know you!
Evelyn, Vancouver Island6 -
Getting ready to go to 10am Latin Study. I did the accounts, and sorted out the roll for the rest of the year. Translation done, and ready to roll.
Intentions for yesterday:
♦️car service✔️
♦️Latin prep ✔️
♦️Sort out card supplies —>
♦️look out fabric for x-stitch journal—>
♦️solid habits✔️
Intentions for today:
♦️10am, Latin Study
♦️Organise/prep for next week
♦️Sort out card supplies
♦️look out fabric for x-stitch journal
♦️solid habits
Will catch up
On reading after lunch
Virtual (((hugs))) and 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 for all those those who need them.
🙋♀️ Miele failte to the newbies.
☘️ Terri
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Tracey: I'm so sorry to hear about your father in law. It’s a blessing that Rodger managed to get out there to see him. Safe travels, 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 and . {{{HUGS}}} for your family in the difficult days ahead. 💕💖💕
PS: crossing everything that you and yours avoid Covid. (((Hugs)))2 -
1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think. Does silently working in the garden count? Done! I sat silently for 7 minutes and prayed.
2 List 5 things using each of your senses. Right now? I can see my Christmas decorations, I can hear Christmas songs, I can taste my coffee, I can smell my coffee, and I can feel a comfortable temperature in the room.
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house. I'm not in a downsizing or reducing mode so I've taken some lunch things to work, I will take an item to be mailed and another to be given to the people at work.
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever). I can't tell you what my favourite Christmas gift this year is yet. It's a secret.
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today. Absolutely. It's a very rare day that I don't.
6 Share a goal you achieved last year. We completed the longest bicycle ride since my husband's accident and the fastest.
7 Slow down and savor one meal today. Mmmm ... pizza!
8 Who was your favorite teacher. My father. But I've had quite a few good teachers, in addition to him, over the years.
9 Create something today. I finished creating my first work-related project plan today.
10 What is your favorite lyric from a song. Difficult one given that I like so much music. But let's go with: "A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices"
11 Send a card/note to someone today. Do emails count?
12 What are you looking forward to in 2023? Can't tell you that! It's a secret ... same secret as my favourite Christmas gift.
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today. It's a bit late in the day to read this and didn't meet too many random people today ... or people in general. But I smiled at some horses and told Rhody he's gorgeous.
14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)
One is a secret ... I should be able to tell you by the end of the month.
My skin cancer surgery went better than expected and all my margins are clear.
I've been able to hold my granddaughter.
15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week. Well, I did email a couple people yesterday.
16 What made you smile today. Do you mean like evil laughter??
Or a happy smile? 
Happy would be big fresh strawberries from our plants and my colouring book. I'm colouring little rainbows right now.
17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
Our garden
18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
House
Bed
Comfy PJs
My Chair
Food
19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently.
I have been going to my optometrist and optical shop for several years now. I went there again today and again I was very happy with with their service.
20 Write down five things you like about yourself
In no particular order ...
My hair
My eyes
My legs
My hands
My brain21 Pay it forward in some way
22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
23 Go an entire day without complaining
24 What about you makes you special?
25 Spend time with a loved one
26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
28 What fear have you overcome?
29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...
Machka in Oz
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Machka, I love your list of things to do. Are they from a book, or is it something you make up? It seems to me this could help me to think about something different than 11th-grade school work or work. I need to start making a list like that to remind myself that there is more to life than work and
This list is a creation of minicooper but I have posted other lists I've found.minicooper452 wrote: »My three minutes turned into five and then almost ten... it was so relaxing. But then Mom was really into transcendental meditation when we were kids and taught us all how to do it. I've missed that. We were all able to slow our heartbeats WAY down. I've used that so many times in the last several years in all sorts of meaninful ways! LOL Think I need to add this to my daily prayers every morning again.
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN
I really, REALLY like this gratitude thing, so I grabbed a boatload of these lists and I tweaked it big time! So I'm going to keep it going... myself. One day you're doing, or NOT doing... like the 1st, the next day you're thinking/reflecting.
1 Sit in silence for three minutes... it's harder than you think
2 List 5 things using each of your senses
3 Let go of at least 5 items in your house
4 What was your favorite Christmas gift? (this year or ever)
5 Move for at least 30 minutes today
6 Share a goal you achieved last year
7 Slow down and savor one meal today
8 Who was your favorite teacher
9 Create something today
10 What is your favorite lyric from a song
11 Send a card/note to someone today
12 What are you looking forward to in 2023?
13 Tell a random person they look "good" today
14 Tell us three amazing things that happened recently (you decide what "recently" means...lol)
15 Call or text someone you haven't talked to in at least a week
16 What made you smile today
17 Take a photo of something you're grateful for
18 What material comforts are you most thankful for? You can make your list as long as you like...
19 Write a positive review for a company for goods or services you've received recently
20 Write down five things you like about yourself
21 Pay it forward in some way
22 What do you most desire in your life right now?
23 Go an entire day without complaining
24 What about you makes you special?
25 Spend time with a loved one
26 When was the last time you felt pure joy?
27 Hold the door for a stranger... or a friend
28 What fear have you overcome?
29 Engage in a random act of kindness of your own choice
30 When was the last time you laughed so hard you almost peed?
31 Now try to "meditate" (sit in silence) for ten minutes...
For example, this one is from Action for Happiness: https://actionforhappiness.org/sites/default/files/Jan 2023.jpg
Go to bed in good time. Hmmm. We'll see.
Machka in Oz
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This looks like my grandmother's pantry many years ago ...
And me ...
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Oh Tracey-so sorry so much is hitting your family at one time.
Machka-work place drama is something I will not miss!
Annieyou are a positive spark!
Lisa-good news about iron levels. I am working on increasing Vitamin D. Mine is up to 38 (which may be fine for some). For some reason with my thyroid suppression they say we function better with it closer to 50. Looking at test results over the years (those would be my memory box!) higher does work better for me in terms of energy and muscle/joint pain.
Work from home this am-go to Columbus early afternoon for two series of bone density tests-Appendicular (radius, wrist, heel) and Axial (hip, pelvis, spine). This will be reset of baseline-locations in home town can do all locations-decided to get things reset in Columbus since I have plans to move on and you are supposed to use same facility. Then one more set of blood work in the next week or so (giving myself a break). All ct scans are stable from last time so that's a good thing.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio7 -
Machka-work place drama is something I will not miss!
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio
I'm not used to this level of workplace drama ... or really much workplace drama at all. For the most part I've worked in very quiet places where people barely talk to each other! That suits me just fine.
Where I am now, everyone is nice and reasonably quiet, but there is one person ...
Being yelled at every other day is tiresome, but in some ways it's amusing because it's so absurd. Twice now she's yelled at me, "Why didn't you tell us you were going to make a mess of everything before you came here?"
Happily, she was very rude to me in front of a high level manager who didn't take too kindly to it. One hopes she might settle down.
M in Oz
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Rosemarie2972 wrote: »Karen,
I have started several embroidery kits over the years and have never finished. The kits always had the picture pre-printed on the fabric.
Are you drawing a picture on the fabric before you embroider it?
Do you have a piece of fabric that says 2023?
I am rather interested in this idea. I am not sure I could have as many pictures as the piece you are showing, but I would try and design something using the quadrant format.
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
Rosemarie, I started out doing freehand; used a picture taped onto the cloth for an African elephant on the day of the talk about Zimbabwe, but pulling the little paper bits out of the work was a bit tedious, although the elephant looks like a pro did it. The current one (of a roll of old movie film), I sketched a little picture on the cloth with paper, and I think it will turn out better than those that I did freehand.
I think that one tiny embroidery per week (instead of per day) would make a lovely end product, and would be eye-pleasing. The doodles I am embroidering are about the size of a dime. With a weekly project instead of a daily doodle, you’d have more time and could make them bigger. It would be fun and lovely. I am using a dinner napkin for the cloth and it’s working well.
Karen in Virginia6
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