WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2023
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Hi all. Just curious....where is everyone from? I'm from Washington, DC, living in the heart of downtown with my 2 furry felines and the hubby of almost 20 years.
I live on the coast of Northern Ireland, near Belfast, where I was born, Ex teacher, married for 56 years to my best friend. We have 2 daughters, and 3 adult grands.
Heather: Good to see that you are listening to your body. Like you, I take time to enjoy all the joys that each day brings. I choose to do what pleases me a lot of the time. Increased time has indeed widened and deepened my love of life.
Yesterday we were delighted with the garden our group went to visit. The scent of roses was evident everywhere. I had never seen such a profusion and variety in a private garden before.
The owner had such enthusiasm for her plants. It was a relatively small plot, but she had winding paths which were edged by a profusion of plants in every inch of space. Garden sculptures were much in evidence. I was so enthralled that I completely forgot to take any photos.
We chatted with her after the others had left, and discovered that her father was DH’s dentist, so she has invited us back anytime to wander at our leisure. We may take her up on it.
🤗 🤗 🤗 and 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 🙏🏻 to whoever needs them.
Good to see so many new members.
☘️ Terri6 -
Heather and Terri-While I don't have the extra time you do I am making myself take a bit more. Since I am an early riser I have started mediation and stretches in the morning followed by a sunrise walk (son told me it is good for melatonin levels and you sleep better-I think he is right). I only go for 20-30 minutes then come home an quickly get ready for work. On this walk I don't use head phones-i just focus on sounds and smells and sight. It does mean I have to get lunch, etc. done ahead of time but it is worth it. I may not get to work until 8 instead of 7:30 but since I rarely take a lunch hour so it's all good. And yes-we must listen to our bodies.
Flea-congratulations on stable pics. That's what I am hoping for also. Hope the rest of the testing reinforces them.
Time to get dressed for work-need to hit the road by 8.
Take care all,
Ginny in Ohio4 -
Good morning ladies!
Flea, stable is great news!
Heather, sounds like your thigh needs a little rest. Glad to hear about your delight, I don't feel much of that anymore. One of the downsides of antidepressants on top of a serious type of personality. Moments of worry are far too common for me, and joy is rare even when I strive for it.
Annie in Delaware
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KetoneKaren wrote: »Machka,
May I please have that photo of the leaf insect? I would prefer that you send it to me rather than taking a screen shot.
If that is agreeable, I’ll PM you my phone and you can text it to me.
Karen in Virginia
p.s. 😍 Your recent coloring 😍.
There is a coloring club here. I might go once to see who is in it, but I may prefer to color as meditation rather than socialization.
Did you get my PM and did you check out the colouring club?
M in Oz1 -
(((hugs))) to those who need them.
Hunter went home last night absolutely TUCKERED OUT! I think everyone knew his name. They all sure loved him. He even went to class with one kid (with the teacher's permission). smh.
Commencing the LAST student day of the school year... of course, they're all going to be out on field trips today. Going to be very quiet around the building today.
Love and Blessings, Carla, in MN4 -
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Last two days of travel have been wonderful days with my sister and my dog. We are talking lots and laughing. We stop often to look at all the scenic views and sometimes not so scenic views. It’s a special time together. I’m grateful we don’t have to hurry and very grateful that my sister and I will be together to spread 1/2 of Jack’s ashes in Colorado. It feels good to be in process doing Jack’s wishes.
Barbara, said hi to Twin Falls for you. What a lovely place.
Today will work our way towards Moab. Not sure how far we’ll get..
Betsy on the road towards Utah8 -
1. Decide to look for what’s good every day this month.June 2023 Happiness
1. Decide to look for what’s good every day this month.
2. Say positive things in your conversations with others.
3. Re-frame a worry and try to find a helpful way to think about it.
4. Take a photo of something that brings you joy and share it.
5. Think of 3 things you’re grateful for and write them down.
6. Get out into green space and feel the joy that nature brings.
7. Do something healthy that makes you feel good.
8. Find joy in music: sing, play, dance, listen or share.
9. Ask a friend what made them happy recently.
10. Bring joy to others by doing something kind for them.
11. Eat good food that makes you happy and really savor it.
12. Write a gratitude letter to thank someone.
13. Take a light-hearted approach. Choose to see the funny side.
14. Share a happy memory with someone who means a lot to you.
15. Look for something to be thankful for where you least expect it.
16. Speak to others in a warm and friendly manner.
17. Take time to notice things that you find beautiful.
18. Look for something good in a difficult situation.
19. Get outside and find the joy in being active.
20. Rediscover and enjoy a fun childhood activity.
21. Send a positive note to a friend who needs encouragement.
22. Watch something funny and enjoy how it feels to laugh.
23. Create a playlist of uplifting songs to listen to.
24. Bring to mind a favorite memory you feel grateful for.
25. Show your appreciation to people who are helping others
26. Make time to do something playful just for the fun of it.
27. Be kind to you. Do something that brings you joy.
28. Notice how positive emotions are contagious among people.
29. Share a friendly smile with people you see today.
30. Make a list of the joys in your life and keep adding to it.
RVRita
I have been enjoying coding during the first 2 days of the month. That's been really good.
Also the 25 flights of stairs a day.
2. Say positive things in your conversations with others.
Chatted with a work friend about our gardens first thing this morning.
Smiled and thanked people as usual.
BTW - thanking the bus driver at the end of a trip is a thing here.
3. Re-frame a worry and try to find a helpful way to think about it.
Where do I even start? A single worry?
There are so many worries rumbling away in the background but I try not to think about them or dwell on them.
I try to focus on the good days or even good moments.
4. Take a photo of something that brings you joy and share it.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/
5. Think of 3 things you’re grateful for and write them down.
My job
The place we live
My husband
Our cat
Oops, that's 4.
6. Get out into green space and feel the joy that nature brings.
Every day!
But this week has been wintery so I haven't walked far at lunch.
7. Do something healthy that makes you feel good.
Climb, climb, climb, climb! This week I have climbed 109 flights of 20 stairs.
Plus walking.
8. Find joy in music: sing, play, dance, listen or share.
I listen to ABC Classic at work ... classical and related music. This week, the 10 am - 1 pm program has been featuring George Gershwin and I have been loving it!
Machka in Oz
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Barbie: I'm stealing that music meme. I could have (maybe should have) written it. Thanks for sharing. So sorry to hear about Jake needing chemo. I am sending healing energy his way.
Machka: My DH was VERY responsive to music from his past so during the worst years of dementia, I had it on all the time. As he transitioned, the Beach Boys was playing in his room which was so apropos given he was a lifelong surfer and ocean lover.
Rori
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »Machka - how frustrating and scary for the bus to get lost! It happened to me once. I was dozing on the bus and woke up in an unfamiliar place. But we got back on track, just a little late.
Annie in Delaware
I think it was actually more frustrating and scary for the bus driver! The bus was where it should be and I could have walked home (about 3 km) from where he asked us all for directions, but it was dark and cold and I didn't want to. However, the bus driver didn't know where he was supposed to go next.
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Anniesquats100 wrote: »Heather, sounds like your thigh needs a little rest. Glad to hear about your delight, I don't feel much of that anymore. One of the downsides of antidepressants on top of a serious type of personality. Moments of worry are far too common for me, and joy is rare even when I strive for it.
Annie in Delaware
Yes, antidepressants do flatten the feelings. As long as I feel calm, I'm good.
M in Oz2 -
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Flea ... Yay for "stable!"
DC ... I'm near Buffalo in Western New York. Married almost 39 years. Retired. Have two sons ... eldest who was 34 when he passed in 2021 and his brother, 25, who is currently living with us.
Heather ... I agree that the older I get and the more time I have, I can slow down and really appreciate LIFE. Annie ... Regardless of circumstances, I don't think we can strive for joy. Joy, for me, just comes when I least expect it and that's what makes it so unbelievably precious.
7. Do something healthy that makes you feel good. Eating a salad makes me feel righteous. Does that count?
8. Find joy in music: sing, play, dance, listen or share. This is something I really miss since losing my hearing. Nothing sounds right in the little hearing I have left, not even music I know well. I have a piano that I loved, but just recently I sat down to play and discovered everything sounded discordant. I've accepted a lot with this hearing loss thing, but that one really hurt.
Beth near Buffalo
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Good morning, Ladies.
Flea congrats on the good ct results. I went through treatment 8 years ago and go through yearly tests. Last results showed cancer free.
Fire close to DS seems to be under control so happy to hear that. More fires have developed in northern Ontario though so it appears to be a continued battle in Canada. Such dry condtions. We are still under a total fire ban in our county.
Off to the vet this morning. Excited to hear how old Lucy is. Will post when I get back. Smoke filled skies here and very hot for the next few days. Had to run the A/C all night last night as it was still +26C at 11:00pm. Normally I like to shut it off in the evening and open windows....maybe just as well I kept everything closed given the smoke this morning.
Joy4 -
I’ve heard from family members this morning. I sent a bad mattress to the garbage yesterday & didn’t realize that my daughter wanted it. Other than that, things are going well.
Katla1 -
Started Tuesday/Thursday deep-water aerobics…enjoying! Anyone else start something new?
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Beth, sorry to learn about your hearing loss. I do find some joy in music, specifically classic rock. Sorry you have lost that.
Annie in Delaware, in the smoke cloud1 -
Morning ladies
DC-Im in Central Connecticut
Smoke has been real bad here the last few days so Ive stayed inside.
My place looks super ..now to go through the closet and the boxes of papers 📃 and I'll feel accomplished
They even did the toilet paper fancy..I'll post a picture.. I might move my sofa and chairs around but thats nothing to do..
I have a feeling I will be watching mr Miles until he is at least 2 which will be January and hopefully the place they want to put him has an opening..
Ive been reading alot of articles saying that hip arthritis is caused by menopause we shall see .
I think the arthritis in my left hand is from when I smashed it on a shopping cart at Costco
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Ouch Allie! So sorry Costco took a liking to your hand.😥🙃.
I am trying not to whine too much here, but moving boxes (like a tub full of books) is not my forte'! Pacing myself so I can move by evening. Still so much to do. I hope I am helping and not making things too stressful.💖
Miss husband.
Rebecca
In Shedd Oregon.
Signing my posts with cute pics of strawberries💖
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From New Mexico, CT, TN, and CT again!
June 2023 Happiness
Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate being able to identify what triggers my colitis.7. Do something healthy that makes you feel good. 2 walks so far. And therapist today.
Exercise goals added
Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 0/15 (100%,100%,80%,73%,.1%)
Walk 7,000 every day 2/30 (84%,86%,94%,93%,65%)
6 min HIIT -1x a day start April 1- 1/30 (93%,0)
Arm weights twice a week 1/10 (100%, 60%hurt my elbow, hurt my shoulder 30%,50%,0)
Meditation: daily. 6/30 (82%(started Feb)94%,100%, 74%)
Feeling overwhelmed and lethargic this month. Taking a break from the list above until I feel more in control. I am also having a bursitis/arthritis/tendinitis attack this month. Doctor prescribed something for me to try. Which doesn’t seem to work after using for 2 weeks.
1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 5/8–(100%,100%,0%,0%,0)
2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 7840 (7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%)
3. Update budget every 2 weeks 2/2 —(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
4. Contact close family every week (4x) 76/208—(100%,100%,100%,50%, 83% should be 103.2 by July 1)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)40/94 w(100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,(100%,100%,100%,0%,100%)
7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 7/15 (100%,88%,100,100%,100%,100%)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 20/12 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 6/12—(100%.100%,100%,100%,100%)
10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25 (100%,100%,100%,100%,100%)
11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200 (100%,100%,100%)
January Met —100%
February met —-90%
March met met —-90%
April met——86.36%
May met——-89%
June met
July met — met
August met
September met
October met —
November met—
December met—
1. Decide to look for what’s good every day this month. Started with friendly people.
2. Say positive things in your conversations with others. I will try, but people annoy me.
3. Re-frame a worry and try to find a helpful way to think about it. This will be about my son. Not sure how to re-frame it but will find a way today. I must realize he is a full grown man and in charge of his own life.
4. Take a photo of something that brings you joy and share it.
5. Think of 3 things you’re grateful for and write them down. 1. My family, 2. A roof over my head, 3. Enough food to eat.
6. Get out into green space and feel the joy that nature brings. every day!
8. Find joy in music: sing, play, dance, listen or share. To be accomplished.9. Ask a friend what made them happy recently.
10. Bring joy to others by doing something kind for them.
11. Eat good food that makes you happy and really savor it.
12. Write a gratitude letter to thank someone.
13. Take a light-hearted approach. Choose to see the funny side.
14. Share a happy memory with someone who means a lot to you.
15. Look for something to be thankful for where you least expect it.
16. Speak to others in a warm and friendly manner.
17. Take time to notice things that you find beautiful.
18. Look for something good in a difficult situation.
19. Get outside and find the joy in being active.
20. Rediscover and enjoy a fun childhood activity.
21. Send a positive note to a friend who needs encouragement.
22. Watch something funny and enjoy how it feels to laugh.
23. Create a playlist of uplifting songs to listen to.
24. Bring to mind a favorite memory you feel grateful for.
25. Show your appreciation to people who are helping others
26. Make time to do something playful just for the fun of it.
27. Be kind to you. Do something that brings you joy.
28. Notice how positive emotions are contagious among people.
29. Share a friendly smile with people you see today.
30. Make a list of the joys in your life and keep adding to it.
RVRita0
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