WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JUNE 2023

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  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,820 Member
    auntiebk wrote: »
    10. Bring joy to others by doing something kind for them. Minutes blank to R.
    11. Eat good food that makes you happy and really savor it. General Tso’s chicken with snap peas, brown rice and AF beer.
    Joe told me the nice checkout lady cautioned against grapefruit since he’s on heart medicine and suggested the Keto diet. My gratitude is somewhat tainted by resentment that he never accepts my food choice suggestions. “grass fed meat in moderation, pasture raised eggs, organic everything possible, less prepared foods” :naughty: That’s not true, he does thank me for the fresh vegetables, fruits and salads I prep for him. So just be thankful, Barbara, that he’s now reading nutrition labels and rejecting everything with added sugar. I AM thankful. Honest!
    Welcome @bethaboo2409 ! What kind of dog is Lulu?
    Katla hooray for robins!
    Welcome home pip! Fingers X’d for Kirby’s MRI.
    Kim great insights and suggestions for Annnie,
    Tracey yours to Debbie. Glad for your great day with the grands.
    Karen, wow, lunch with Dr. Fierro!
    Michele ow! Painful as they can be, if a root canal can save the tooth that would be my choice.
    Annie could you leave a sticky note where the ladder is saying something like “neighbor needed to borrow ladder, will return later”? Understand how frustrating it is that he accepts no input. What Machka said about a medical professional advising your Dad. Sometimes men will not listen to a trusted female but will to a respected male. You are in a very very hard place.
    Rebecca your sister IS too nice. If the kids wanted some of the stuff they should have helped with the work. Just my two cents.
    Rita stopped at Mars on the way? I quit using check registers after I’d kept a spreadsheet for a couple of months. Have two, one for reconciling checks with banks, and one for tracking ALL expenses whether check, credit card or cash.
    Lisa ((hugs)) Only 51. Must have been a shock.
    Sue Worms?!? :noway: :sick: Oh h@[[ no!!!

    Headphones while walking/exercising: Have not found any ear pieces I can tolerate in my ears, and my only headphones are corded.
    1. Decide to look for what’s good every day this month. 1-Blue skies. 2-views of the ocean on way into town and on stroll chat with T. 3-sharing worries and laughter with D. 4-Pianist’s choice of offertory-congregation gave her an ovation. 5-Perfect temperature today, 70 degrees at 10 am, blue sky, sunshine, only the merest breeze to keep the air fresh. That “ahh I’m home” feeling. And then there was the birdsong. 6-cool still day perfect for burnbarreling the fernwhackings.7-Pomegranate/kombucha soothing my sore throat, thanks Lanette! 8-Zicam minimizing cold symptoms. 9-Joe volunteering to pick me up something from Freddie’s-Minestrone! 10-Jeopardy walking for the first time since got this cold. 11- vimeo-ed church but felt well enough to take dogs to powerline and play with plants on this gorgeous day.
    06/10: Move: 0 sets PT, Celebrity Jeopardy walking. steps: 3659
    Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 8+6+7+5+2+4 = acv, almonds, apple, beets, carrots, celery, cranberry jalapeno jelly, cucumber, garbanzo beans, Kashi, kettle corn, kombucha, macadamia nuts, minestrone soup, oats, olives, onions, peanut sauce, pepperoncini, pineapple, pomegranate juice, potato chips, radish, romaine, soy breakfast patty, sweet peppers-yellow/orange, sweet potato frites, tangerines, tea, walnuts, wheat-cronut/pizza/Snap’d crackers/noodle soup/sourdough. CI=1516 CO=123
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF, hymns, fire district minutes. Wt:132.5
    06/09: Move: 0 sets. steps: 1352
    Fuel: plants running count for week so far: 8+6+7+5+2= acv, almonds, beets, carrots, celery, cranberry jalapeno jelly, cucumber, garbanzo beans, Kashi, kettle corn, kombucha, minestrone soup, oats, olives, onions, peanut sauce, pepperoncini, pomegranate juice, radish, romaine, soy breakfast patty, sweet peppers-yellow/orange, sweet potato frites, tangerines, tea, walnuts, wheat-cronut/pizza/Snap’d crackers/noodle soup. CI=1231 CO=0
    Live: Joe, readings, BP, AF. Wt:133.2

    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer. June: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.

    I agree! They are a wee bit spoiled.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,630 Member
    grandmallie wrote: »
    Afternoon ladies
    Im beat lol
    Went for bloodwork early morning,then to pick up some playschool cats for Miles and then to Costco..
    Bought some diapers and wipes a rotisserie chicken and a few odds and ends and gas.
    Took my 2 laptops up to Carmines boyfriends house so that he can get important stuff off my old computer onto my newer laptop.he graduates the 15th from same school as Carmine with an IT certification so i trust him with my stuff..
    But all that running around im in alot of pain...hips thighs ,hands ,feet everywhere hopefully someone can figure it out.
    Tracy just told me the lady they went to see for daycare..will be taking Miles starting July 10th.. im gonna miss the little guy...hopefully they let me see him on the weekends and the afternoons


    Good news!!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,630 Member
    Regarding balancing chequebooks etc. ... I think I've said this before ... :)

    The last time I balanced a chequebook was in my early 20s. I'm pretty sure I haven't done it sine 1990 ... 33 years.

    The last time used a cheque was likely late 2008 or early 2009 ... 14-ish years. And it was such a big relief to never have to do that again!!


    Co-incidentally, this article was published on June 7 ... I actually thought they'd already been phased out!

    Cheques will be phased out by 2030 as mobile wallet use sky-rockets
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-07/australian-government-to-phase-out-cheques-by-2030/102449560

    Why phase out cheques?
    Because cheques only account for only 0.2 per cent of all payments, according to figures from an Australian Banking Association (ABA) report.

    Cheque payments are also more expensive to process compared to other payment types — and it's been that way for some time.

    ...

    You'll notice a decline in cash and cheque use. But there was an increase in all other payment types.

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    Anyway, I have a spreadsheet with the following columns plus Item, Total and Comment for every expenditure, and in that way, I know what's coming up and whether a month will have a lot of expenses or not.

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    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,630 Member
    Snowflake1968 wrote: »
    Machka - how do you get home when you have flats on a 50km ride?
    Tracey in Edmonton

    My husband had his first flat at about 11 km into the ride ... he changed the tube and we carried on.

    He had his second flat at about 35 km. He changed the tube ... but they were having trouble pumping it up and then realised, it was going flat.

    So he put on a new tyre and tube which should have solved the problem ... but that tube went flat.

    We were all out of tubes by that point, so the friend we were cycling with cycled to where we started and drove back to pick up my husband and his bicycle.

    I stayed with my husband and we walked until the friend came back. Then I cycled the rest of the way in.

    If it had been just the two of us, I would have cycled to the start and driven the van back.


    M in Oz

  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,630 Member
    edited June 2023
    auntiebk wrote: »
    Joe told me the nice checkout lady cautioned against grapefruit since he’s on heart medicine and suggested the Keto diet.
    Later, lighter, lovelies!
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD x8zcp1ya37k1.gif
    2023: Be of good cheer. June: Move more, fuel better, live NOW.

    Yes, apparently grapefruit and certain statins (such as the one my husband is on) don't play nicely.


    M in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,630 Member
    edited June 2023
    Machka9 wrote: »
    kevrit wrote: »
    June 2023 Happiness
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    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

    1. Decide to look for what’s good every day this month.
    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.
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    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!

    9. Ask a friend what made them happy recently.

    My husband and his bees and garden and bicycles.


    10. Bring joy to others by doing something kind for them.

    Told a kid I liked his sunglasses?
    Told a friend that he was welcome to come cycling with us.


    11. Eat good food that makes you happy and really savor it.

    I was so hungry by the time we got back after the bicycle ride, just about any food would have made me happy. I started with popcorn.


    12. Write a gratitude letter to thank someone.

    I don't write letters.
    Emails ... but not letters.

    Machka in Oz
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,630 Member
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  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,062 Member
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    They will turn off the ventilator today for a dear friend of mine, and even more dear to my birth family. He was so protective of my sister's daughters, and they adored him back. They've traveled down to West Texas to help where they can, and to be there for his wife and daughters. He and his wife were still so much in love--she always called him her "Superman." He suffered a massive stroke and they couldn't get him back. He was only 51.

    Edit to add: While I was writing, he left us. My sis let me know by text.
    :'(

    So very sorry, Lisa. Prayers and sympathy to the family. 😪

    ☘️ Terri
  • margaretturk
    margaretturk Posts: 5,262 Member
    (((Lisa)))
  • myvt9v4crh
    myvt9v4crh Posts: 391 Member
    edited June 2023
    (((Lisa)))—So sorry for the loss of a dear friend—
    💔

    Katla in Illinois
  • teklawa1
    teklawa1 Posts: 678 Member
    (((Lisa)))

    Just lost a long post. It went off in cyberspace.. will try to connect tonight.

    Betsy in Price Utah
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,105 Member
    Lisa - my sincerest condolences xoxo
    Heather- or anyone else has anyone else heard from Penny?Hope all is well with her..
    Carmine missed the bus so Tracy had to take her over to school and come back to get ready for work.Thank goodness there is only 3 days more of school..but she has summer school she has to attend.
    Miles is snoozing..
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,724 Member
    Allie - I have emailed Penny a while ago, but had no reply. I too hope she is OK.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,288 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    LisaInArkansas wrote: »
    They will turn off the ventilator today for a dear friend of mine, and even more dear to my birth family. He was so protective of my sister's daughters, and they adored him back. They've traveled down to West Texas to help where they can, and to be there for his wife and daughters. He and his wife were still so much in love--she always called him her "Superman." He suffered a massive stroke and they couldn't get him back. He was only 51.

    Edit to add: While I was writing, he left us. My sis let me know by text.
    :'(

    So very sorry, Lisa. Prayers and sympathy to the family. 😪

    ☘️ Terri

    So sorry to hear
  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,105 Member
    Well got a note back from the dr ,triglycerides are up just a tad,rest of the labs normal including the arthritis .the autoimmune ones are still pending..there has to be an answer to all this pain..we shall see..
  • 1948CWB
    1948CWB Posts: 1,614 Member
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  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,203 Member
    ginnytez wrote: »
    Lisa-sorry to hear of your loss. Such a young age.

    Debbie-don't know if I would want to continue that job if I didn't have to.



    Ginny in Ohio

    If his store manager would get transferred, quit, retire,etc it isn't a bad place for him to work. He knows the job better than most that are there. It is only a 6 min drive from the house. Before the restrictions were put back in place , he was making his own schedule pretty much. She left him alone for the most part but for some reason this past week she started going after him again.

  • dlfk202000
    dlfk202000 Posts: 3,203 Member
    Rosemarie2972 wrote: »

    Debbie: Peanut Butter Fudge or cups would be my downfall! Nice you have such a great friendship with your ex!


    Best,
    Rosemarie from GA

    The fudge is easy to make and is really good. I use both peanut butter powder and peanut butter mixed with the melted chocolate and sweetened condensed milk. I am good as long as I dont try the first piece. After that, I grab just one piece but do that when ever I see it if I leave it in the kitchen.
    YES it is amazing to have the special friendship with former hubby. We had no contact for 20 yrs and now we talk daily. Sometimes they are serious conversations, some are just talking about old times(we met when I was in 7th grade and he in 9th-we were each other's first on everything just about), some times we talk about what we made for dinner, swap recipes and ideas, but always check in with each other. He talks with me, to me, a real two way conversation. DH tends to talk AT me but not really listen or let me have an opinion without him thinking I am starting an argument.
    Our spouses know we talk to each other. They know this will not change. They just don't know how often we talk.
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,333 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    bwcetc wrote: »
    kevrit wrote: »
    PS.. How many of you use check registers to keep track of your spending? I’ve been using one the bank gave me and ordered some bigger ones from Amazon. So far I like getting back to the old way. Keeps me closer to my budget and ensures the bills get paid!

    RVRita

    I don't use the bank checkbook register except for writing down check numbers and amounts as they're used (which are very few) ... no running balance or anything. Instead I use an excel spreadsheet that my husband fabricated for me and I love it.

    Beth

    Yep, Excel. :)

    And a bills account. Money for bills goes in there automatically. Bills are paid automatically.

    M in Oz

    I use a spreadsheet as well for monthly budgeting, but I can’t log as I spend so am finding the ‘old fashioned’ way to be better for me. I keep a running total as well. Just digital and I tend to overspend because I don’t know exactly how much I have to spend.

    RVRita
  • kevrit
    kevrit Posts: 4,333 Member
    June 2023 Happiness

    Word of the year: Appreciate : today I appreciate my dogs.


    Exercise goals added
    Yoga 10 mins 3 times a week 0/15 (100%,100%,80%,73%,.1%)
    Walk 7,000 every day 5/30 (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. 8/30(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. lol. B 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) 85/208—(100%,100%,100%,50%, 83% should be 103.2 by July 1)
    5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)41/94 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. 9/15 (100%,88%,100,100%,100%,100%)
    8. Read 12 books at least this year. 22/12 (100%,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%,100%)
    10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25 (100%,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!
    7. Do something healthy that makes you feel good. 2 walks so far. And therapist today.
    8. Find joy in music: sing, play, dance, listen or share. To be accomplished.
    9. Ask a friend what made them happy recently. Did this on my trip to Lubbock to get my car back finally. Was a great day!
    10. Bring joy to others by doing something kind for them. Will report on this later! Gave a family some Little Debbie cookies.
    11. Eat good food that makes you happy and really savor it. Will do! Yesterday had a salad made from lettuce, onion, peppers, and tomato from my garden. The dressing was homemade too! Mmmmmm
    12. Write a gratitude letter to thank someone. To be done!
    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

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