WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR FEBRUARY 2023
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Bellatrix you have come to the right place. This supportive and understanding group of women will listen , understand, and respond. Please come back. Husbands and kids are not a sufficient support system. We have all been where you are. There is a solution
Barbie in NW WA 🌞😺🌻 7 -
Lanette—DH & I are ok. Our son is handling closing up our home. He has a big load to get the inside furniture, outside furniture, and items in storage spaces. He deserves high praise for all he is doing. I thought our daughter was going to help him but she has had a work related problem. I haven’t heard from either of them recently. ❤️
Katla9 -
Belinda LOL! It took my Roomba a whole year after the passing of my Sara to quit filling up the bag every 2 weeks running 6 days a week. She has been gone 2 years now. She was a Great Pyrenees and Golden retriever mix. Mandy was our German Shepard. She has been gone 3 years. I so understand the hair bunnies!!!! They destroyed my Shark vacuum.
Expectations.......I expect coworkers to help pick up slack if I am incapacitated. I expect my coworkers to do the job correctly when I am not there. I expect that my coworkers will get all the information on units and customers. I expect coworkers to care about their jobs and customers. I expect coworkers to take pride in their job. I apparently need to adjust my expectations. I have work to do. I corrected improperly inputted repair orders. Put in information that they didn't put into computer on units both sold and in for repair. Now need to total invoices that they didn't even attempt to do for the two days I was absent. I knew this would happen, yet get frustrated when I come back to have to fix stuffs. This is why vacations can be stressful. Just needed to get that off my mind.
I have washed and changed the bedding, scrubbed DH's bathtub, and caught up with you ladies.
I reckon I need to go help DH with some stuffs, then get some work done.
Love you All!
Kylia in Ohio
I worked for two brothers for twenty+ years. When I would go on vacation, one brother that worked the business full time learned that they should put items on my desk in a certain way for me to make it through it quickly when I returned. The other brother who worked another job full time and just bothered us occasionally, would want to just toss stuff in my door (not literally, but close). Brother one won, he would lock the other one out of my office so he couldn't mess stuff up. Just thought it would give you a chuckle.
Okie in the TX Hill Country7 -
Have sorted some more stuff, done a bit of dusting and washed bedding and towels. Went for my walk-made it around 1.75 miles-way more tired than that when I returned. The sun and the crisp air felt wonderful. Going to make bed, iron up the few things in the basket and then find a sit down item to do that doesn't require intense thought.
Lisagoing to the store to buy something easier instead of putting up with frustration is so something I would do (and have done). Glad it seems like Corey is showing improvement. In terms of care taking-just ask him every so often if you can get him . . . . a drink, a sandwich -doesn't have to be Florence Nightingale-just enough to let him know you are there and can help-think about what he would do for you.
Debbie-glad you are on the mend-whatever it is you got got you good. I hate bathroom dashes.
Belinda-welcome to the group.
Kylia-you might want to try out Okie's idea. They probably figure since you always fix it it isn't any big deal. It's very hard for me not to step in and fix-usually because of other consequences. I am getting betting and pushing back and making others come up with the steps and if I have to give them some of the answers I will, hold them accountable, but then politely point out why I believe they should have been able to figure it out given their position, etc.
Think I'm rested enough to make it to the basement and bring laundry up.
Ginny in Ohio8 -
hi how do i join this group6
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[bIh2][/b]-you just did!3
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We are in the middle of a nasty wind and dust storm here. Power out but RV running on batteries. Can’t go outside, too windy and dusty! Sooo I found this and will do it starting in March. Join me if you’d like!
Action for happiness.org - March 2023
1. Set an intention to live with awareness and kindness.
2. Notice three things you find beautiful in the outside world.
3. Start today by appreciating your body and that you are alive.
4. Notice how you speak to yourself and choose to use kind words.
5. Bring to mind people you care about and send love to them.
6. Have a ‘no plans’ day and notice how that feels.
7. Take three calm breaths at regular intervals during your day.
8. Eat mindfully. Appreciate the taste, texture and email of your food.
9. Take a full breath in and out before you reply to others.
10. Get outside and notice how the weather feels on your face.
11. Stay fully present while drinking your cup of tea or coffee.
12. Listen deeply to someone and really hear what they are saying.
13. Pause to watch the sky or clouds for a few minutes today.
14. Find ways to enjoy any chores or tasks that you do.
15. Stop. Breathe. Notice. Repeat regularly.
16. Get really absorbed with an interesting or creative activity.
17. Look around and spot three thing you find unusual or pleasant.
18. If you find yourself rushing, make an effort to slow down.
19. Appreciate nature around you wherever you are.
20. Focus on what makes you and others happy today.
21. Listen to a piece of music without doing anything else.
22. Notice something that is going well, even if today feels difficult.
23. Tune into your feelings, without judging or trying to change them.
24. Appreciate your hands and all the things they enable you to do.
25. Focus your attention on the good things you take for granted.
26. Choose too spend less times looking at screens today.
27. Cultivate a feeling of loving-kindness towards others today.
28. Notice when you are tired and take a break as soon as possible.
29. Choose a different route today and see what you notice.
30. Mentally scan your body and notice what you are feeling.
31. Discover the joy in the simple things of life.
RVRita9 -
Good evening ladies!
Today I ate 1236 calories and then walked 40 mins for a calorie deficit of 20. So a neutral day, like most Sundays lately.
I've been babying my knee, wearing the brace. I can feel it pinching on the stairs from the exercises yesterday. So I hope that was the right level of difficulty.
I was evaluating room for an exercise bike as I walked, and it would work in my corner if we got rid of the coffee table that we don't use. I have to talk to my parents about that. An alternative would be to get rid of my knitting, or my camping equipment, or something else. I can see this turning into a big basement clean out.
Annie in Delaware4 -
Evening ladies
2 loads of laundry done and made myself a BLT .. I ordered a dress from Amazon and shoes the dress is adorable and it has pockets .. and the shoes 1/2 a size to big,so will send them back and order the 1/2 size lower.
Im only taking a carry on ,my Cpap and a big purse
I ordered Miles frozen meals called Once upon a farm.. organic plant based and he gobbles them up as you can see..they have a drawer freezer and he goes over and picks out the one he wants and mom heats it up for him..
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Stats for the day-
Housecleaning etc- 2hrs 34min 9sec, dust, vacuum, laundry fold and put away, make hummingbird food, etc= 720
Other- 2hrs etc, make more tea, make chocolate chip cookies = 100c
Total cal 8203 -
Pip lol how can making chocolate chip cookies be 100 calories? For me, I would eat several, so closer to minus 600. You made me laugh. You are such an inspiration!5
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I am up a couple lbs. I am managing the best I can. Youngest son will soon be stateside and I yearn to connect with him. It just shakes me to my core. On the outside I am cool as a cucumber, but inside I am in turmoil. I am not depressed, but I am feeling a great sadness. Much that I do is just a distraction to not go to a place that I can't get up from. Maybe I will video chat with eldest sister tonight.💖
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa
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Have sorted some more stuff, done a bit of dusting and washed bedding and towels. Went for my walk-made it around 1.75 miles-way more tired than that when I returned. The sun and the crisp air felt wonderful. Going to make bed, iron up the few things in the basket and then find a sit down item to do that doesn't require intense thought.
Lisagoing to the store to buy something easier instead of putting up with frustration is so something I would do (and have done). Glad it seems like Corey is showing improvement. In terms of care taking-just ask him every so often if you can get him . . . . a drink, a sandwich -doesn't have to be Florence Nightingale-just enough to let him know you are there and can help-think about what he would do for you.
Debbie-glad you are on the mend-whatever it is you got got you good. I hate bathroom dashes.
Belinda-welcome to the group.
Kylia-you might want to try out Okie's idea. They probably figure since you always fix it it isn't any big deal. It's very hard for me not to step in and fix-usually because of other consequences. I am getting betting and pushing back and making others come up with the steps and if I have to give them some of the answers I will, hold them accountable, but then politely point out why I believe they should have been able to figure it out given their position, etc.
Think I'm rested enough to make it to the basement and bring laundry up.
Ginny in Ohio
Even when you are feeling better, continue to rest even more. The fatigue will really linger if you don't.
Debbie
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Bella- We have all been there. For some exercise helps lots, for others medical intervention has helped, for others just the support of these ladies has helped, for others it takes all of this. Keep coming back. Our spouses support us the best they can, but sometimes it takes more. Keep coming back!
Helped DH move stuff from garage attic to barn loft. Apparently the ceiling in the garage is sagging. So we moved out the heavy stuff. Wouldn't you know I got my pinky crunched. It is better after icing but still tender. At least the heavy stuff has been moved so that we can get the ceiling lifted now.
Okie and Ginny- I love your ideas. Unfortunately, the customers are the ones inconvenienced when others don't step up. Their belief is the old way worked forever so there is no reason to change. The customers actually appreciate that we can find their unit without a claim check, know how old their unit is, know how many hours they have put on the unit since last service, and what parts they need if they forget to bring in their numbers with them. New stuff/changes are always a struggle with this family whether in business or home. (It did take my DH 15 years to ask me to marry him!) Some days I just get tired of trying so hard. Hugs!
I still haven't gotten any work done. Oh well, will wait until tomorrow.
Love you Ladies,
Kylia in Ohio5 -
(((Rebecca)))— Chatting with your sister is a good idea. I hope your son will man-up and give his Mama a big hug. If he doesn’t man-up, get his brothers to give him a talking to. You are a terrific mom and deserve love & respect. 🌹
Katla6 -
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Women 50+ Friends—I have no idea how to fix the mess from MFP. I would love your help to fix it if possible. I hope things can go back to the way it has always been and return my ID. Katla & Katla 49 are both okay. I’d love to see Schooner’s photo again. I don’t have the skill to fix it the problem.
Katla2
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