WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER 2023
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Rebecca - my DH used to drive truck before cells and such. We only talked when he chose to call and then for only a few minutes because of the cost. We were discussing the other day how much better it probably is with video chats, texting, etc. none of it replaces face to face though.
I’m excited for you.
Machka - I have been struggling to get motivated to start losing weight again. I know I can do it. I don’t know why it because so increasingly difficult when it’s something I want.
I have noticed that I’m feeling better mentally than I have in 4 years, coincidentally that’s when I started working at the job Im on leave from, hopefully this will change soon.
Heather - I am really learning about learning styles right now. I am making great marks, but don’t feel I’m retaining a lot because I’m not actually “doing” anything. I need to do to learn, I also find watching videos for some things difficult. Knitting was one of them.
I like deep conversations as well, more than just chit chat.
I meant to tell you that a Ted talk I had to watch yesterday was a lady from Brighton.
Ginny - mapping out a plan for selling will be helpful I bet.
Apparently this course doesn’t have any big exams. The little sessions we do throughout are what make up our final grades. It’s a very different model than what I am familiar with. I am not enjoying the online part much at all, but I’m getting through it.
Lanette - my birthday is on the 13th. Nothing big planned this year. I will be 55.
Terri - I hope to be like you when I grow up and have a lot of different activities to attend. I truly believe that it helps keep our mind and body active.
Lisa - Kelsey just can’t seem to catch a break with that ex at all. I hope that he gets some kind of repercussion that stings a bit.
Margaret- thank you. I am hoping to use some of the OG method to help our granddaughter, she is not dyslexic but a bit behind. She is starting grade 2 next week. Her preschool ended abruptly due to Covid and her kindergarten was shortened as well. She is trying very hard to catch up, but some of this may help her.
Allie - that week went fast!
Joy - Our province is just amazing to me. It is so diverse. We noticed last week there were a lot of fields that had their swathing complete but just laying in the field. We figured it needed to dry to be baled. Hope your DH has no issues.
Vicki - I hope you can have a break this weekend.
Barbara - You are kinder than me. I sing all the time. I actually made a cup for myself a couple weeks ago that says, “Just because I can’t sing, doesn’t mean I won’t sing.”
Katie - my daughter has a spin mop. She swears by it. I use the old fashioned yacht mop. I want to get a swiffer though.
Thank you for sharing your devotional. I have been surprised by how well I’m doing, but I sure know I can’t keep a perfect score. I wouldn’t want to put that pressure on myself.
Barbie - with your Netflix recommendation and someone else’s today I may have to subscribe again. I cancelled it a few months ago.
I’m so happy you are adopting Bodhi. He is a fortunate dog to have found you and Jake.
Had a little visit with our eldest and the Grands today. They were finishing up their back to school shopping. I managed to get mostly unpacked and stuff out away. I use our suitcases for storage, DH’s for the craft show stuff and mine for seasonal clothes. Since I had everything out I went through my clothes and have a bag in the car to donate. I put most of my summer clothes away and brought out the warmer ones.
It’s a strange year since I won’t have to leave the house a lot until April I think.
Tomorrow I’ll finish my cleaning. There is a strange smell in my kitchen that is driving me insane. I can’t figure out where it’s coming from and fear that it’s something under the trailer.
There’s always something.
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Tracey - This is a year of transition for you. So much happening. When we are in transition we just have to rest and be kind to ourselves. It's like being a caterpillar inside a chrysalis. We are just a messy swamp, but we will emerge as a butterfly if we are patient. The important thing is to listen to ourselves and just do the next thing we feel called to do. The exercise and nutrition will call you when you are ready. (Maybe it's whispering already. Start small, make one small doable change each week.)
You have so much change right now. You have so much to look forward to.
For now it is; Patience. Self-care. Listening. Little moments of joy and pleasure.
Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx8 -
First bicycle ride of September ...
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Saturday --
Today, we "attended" an online course: Master Class: Swarming. 2.5 hours about bees and in particular, swarming.
I liked that it was online because we were able to get comfy with our morning coffees, and listen, an ask questions. We didn't have to go out!
All our bees and beekeeping courses have been so interesting.
Then we went to our son and daughter-in-law's to see them and our little granddaughter. She's walking with assistance now, and just on the edge of talking.
And then we went for our bicycle ride.
Machka in Oz
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Tracey: Everything in its time. I agree with Heather, one small change at a time. If you’re sitting at the computer, stop and get up regularly and move around, if you’re not already doing that. It refreshes the mind.
Heather: looking into interbeing.
Ginny: Your story about the bloke who didn’t think the door was important! 😂 reminded me of when we lived with my in laws when we were first married. DMiL was always bellowing at her boys to shut doors. I seriously think that DH and his brothers left them open on purpose to wind her up at times. DH still doesn’t close doors. 😝 but in a centrally heated house it’s not an issue.
Planning my usual Saturday trip to our local shops. I still have some prep to do for Monday. Had a great time at Parchment Craft yesterday. It’s good to reconnect with my friends.
Someone mentioned the blue zone so off to Google it 😝
☘️ Terri5 -
Morning ladies
Sheesh I don't think I slept at all last night
View from the balcony of the sunrise behind the Celebrity Equinox.
So sad to hear that Jimmy Buffet passed away.always loved his music...7 -
dlfk202000 wrote: »These other pictures are from yesterday. First one is a bit blurry- tried to zoom in- wish I could figure out what they are, they are very tiny and tons of them. The size of baby chicks
They're almost the colouring of Plovers, but the Plovers here are fairly large (although their chicks are hatching right now and the little fuzzballs are small).
https://www.flickr.com/photos/machka-bb/albums/72157623280801300
Or Oyster Catchers, but again, Oyster Catchers are about the same size as Plovers.
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/birds/facts-about-oystercatchers/
Machka in Oz
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Here is the monthly list I use for you to copy if you’d like. Thank you Machka for posting the calendar. I always forget to post it in a format that works on here.
2023 Self-Care September 2023
1. Find time for self-care. It’s not selfish. It’s essential.
2. Notice the things you do well, however small.
I'm spending quite a bit of time relaxing this weekend. Self-care.
And what do I do well? I don't know ... the usual household things like the laundry I've done this weekend, working on my drystream, cycling, colouring.4. Let go of self-criticism and speak to yourself kindly.
5. Plan a fun or relaxing activity and make time for it.
6. Forgive yourself when things go wrong. Everyone makes mistakes.
7. Focus on the basics: eat well, exercise, and go to bed on time.
8. Give yourself permission to say ‘no’..
9. Be willing to share how you feel and and ask for help when needed.
10. Aim to be good enough, rather than perfect.
11. When you find things hard, remember it’s ok to not be ok.
12. Make time to do something you really enjoy.
13. Get active outside and give your mind and body a natural boost.
14. Be as kind to yourself as you would to a loved one.
15. If you’re busy, allow yourself to pause and take a break.
16. Find a caring calming phrase to use when you feel low.
17. Leave positive messages for yourself to see regularly.
18. No plans day. Make time to slow down and be kind to yourself.
19. Ask a trusted friends to tell you what strengths they see in you.
20. Notice what you are feeling without any judgement.
21. Enjoy photos from a time with happy memories.
22. Don’t compare how you feel inside to how others appear outside.
23. Take your time. Make space to just breathe and be still.
24. Let go of other people’s expectations of you.
25. Accept yourself and remember that your are worthy of love.
26. Avoid saying ‘I should’ and make time to do nothing.
27. Find a new way to use one of your strengths or talents.
28. Free up time by canceling any unnecessary plans.
29. Choose to see your mistakes as steps to help you learn.
30. Write down 3 things you appreciate about yourself.
31. Remind yourself you are enough, just as you are.
Machka in Oz
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Debbie love the descriptions and pictures of your walk.
Betsy in NW WA
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Debbie - I think they're Pacific Golden Plovers - flown down from their breeding grounds and birthplace in the Arctic. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Pacific_Golden-Plover/overview. It's also possible they're American Golden Plovers, which you can find on the same site.
Lisa3 -
Well the fun has stopped and we are at the airport..
Such a wonderful time..
Long day ahead
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Went for my run this morning. Beautiful weather. Swimmers, kayakers, paddle boarders. I sat down three times. Last time it was four. Thigh muscle lasted out. Hooray!
My view from the bench
On the way back I stopped at the butcher and bought meat for a goulash I am making tomorrow. Plus mince for meatballs. My Hungarian paprika arrived today. 😍
This afternoon I tackled the dry goods drawer. Then the big job. Removing the Christmas decorations that have been in the fireplace for two years. A long and careful process.
Done!
DH has oiled and cleaned the elliptical, which was making a knocking noise. Now he is tackling the mould in his shower. Hooray! (Update- he says it is not brilliant)
I am still using Clutterbug as my inspiration and companion while I am cleaning. Helps a lot to have the moral support.
Love you all, Heather UK xxxxxx
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Happy September! The weather is good here in Illinois. The hummingbirds are still here and visiting my feeder, but will likely heading south for the winter. I don’t know when may leave, and I will miss them. Meanwhile I will enjoy seeing them at my window.
Katla in Illinois
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Allie - All good things must come to an end, dear heart. Traveling grace, be safe my friend!
Cricket mind and motion this morning. Up at 4 a.m., not too much earlier than usual, got the towels and jeans through the washer and then hung out at first light. Garden was watered yesterday, so the flowers are getting a drink this morning. No rain in the forecast for the next week, but they've been wrong so much this summer--hope they're wrong on that, as well. Plus they're forecasting hot days (up past 100 again) this week and warm nights. Kinda done with summer.
The last years have brought so much change to my life and my own sense of self, and it's making me very philosophical at the moment. Picked up two translations of the Tao Te Ching (Dao, or "The Way) by Lao Tzu, and Confucius' "Analects," as I just finished watching Bettany Hughes' "Genius of the Ancient World." It left me some interesting thoughts to follow. Like I said, cricket mind right now. It always leaves me scratching my head later, asking myself why on earth I would have picked up a particular book... Luckily, they're free on my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
Ah - there's my Walmart delivery. Gotta go!
Love y'all,
Lisa in AR
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Lisa I have one of those pole trimmers,too! Great tool but yes it does periodically need to have chain put back on to the end of the pole.2
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Hello everyone! it is a beautiful and sunny day here today. i have a beautiful 18 year old daughter, who is the joy of my life. i have two budgie birds who bring me joy. i am in my 50's and enjoying life. i am very active, too. i like to go for long walks, short runs, to dance, to do some strength training, some yoga and to bike ride whenever i get the chance. i am in ontario, canada and i like living here. have a wonderful day, everyone! take care and stay safe. i enjoyed reading a lot of the posts.8
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Hello ladies!
Barbie thank you for the new thread! Five pages already!
I feel like I was climbing back onto the diet and exercise wagon and fell off again. Splat!
I can't remember if I already said, but my mom lost a tooth and the next one is now loose. I can't force her to see a dentist. But preventable disease drives me crazy. Makes me feel powerless. Yesterday she was mumbling.
Allie what a wonderful cruise! So glad you had the chance to go.
Pip you are doing so well on your bike miles. Yay! And great to find a buyer for the camper.
I need to dye my hair today. Maybe after lunch. I'm going out to lunch on Monday. And the real excitement is that I ordered some books- the first three Ladies Murder Club by James Patterson, and Birthright by Nora Roberts, and one about Mundy's landing by Wendy Corsi Staub. Sometimes Patterson is too gruesome, and sometimes Nora Roberts is too much sweetness and light, so they ought to balance each other out. I have been reading Sandra Brown, who must run a home for rogue FBI agents because they pop up everywhere! But she has a knack for escapist romance.
My mom has a couple hundred books in the basement. Some of the romances are too mushy, but I usually like Sandra Brown and Karen Robards. My own contemporary favorite is Lisa Regan, the Josie Quinn series, whose next book is due out any day now. Plus I'm reading Sara Paretsky, the VI Warshawski series.
If only reading was exercise!
Annie in Delaware
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Just checking in for September started with an athletic/physio trainer who has experience working with balance disorders. This is instead of going to a physical therapist because they will only work on one body part at a time and right now I have issues with back, knees, shoulder and menieres so I’m hoping they can help me strengthen all over .
Had a strange ugly blood vessel pop in my eye yesterday while working with a literal empty not weighted barbell and 2.5lb weight. Must have been the bending over and squatting because I can’t imagine a total of 5lbs would make me bust an eye vein.
Just finished nice breakfast of Avocado toast and eggs, no salt, no butter and a walk around the block 1mile. Gonna take it easy this weekend no plans other than occasional walk and bbq some turkey burgers at some point.
Enjoy your weekend and be safe
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2023 Self-Care September 2023
Word of the year: appreciate. Today I appreciate sunny weather.
Meditation: daily. 1/30 0(82%(started Feb)(94%,100%, 74%, 93%,100%,100%)Rita1. Find time for self-care. It’s not selfish. It’s essential. Making time!
Stop B12
Switch DHEA to every other day on sept 6
Kev
Add folic acid, once a day
Add magnesium to 3x a day
Up Berberine to 3x a day
Foods to avoid:
Barley
Bell peppers
Chicken
Clam
Egg white
Eggplant
Ginger
Rye
Wheat
Winter squash
1. cut back drinking and limit to 2 days a week. 0/8–(300%,100%)
2. Average 7,000 steps a week. 5418,4157,6745,7029,6938,(7,700,100%-9851,100%-9526,100%-9,559,100%, -8347,100%—7465,100%—6328,90%—6059,87%)
3. Update budget every 2 weeks 1/2 —(800%)
4. Contact close family every week (4x) 182/208—(733%) should be 172 by October 1)
5. Contact Donat and sibs once a month (8x)72/94 (800%)
6. Weigh less last day of month compared to first until I reach 140. Start at 178.6,176,174.2,173.4,175.4,174,175.6,173.4 (500%)
7. Develop a journaling practice by aiming to journal at least 5 days a week. 1/22 (681%,100%)
8. Read 12 books at least this year. 32/12 (100%)
9. Pay off credit card debt by January 2024 by making monthly payments to NDR/Reach Financial 8/12—(900%)
10. Continue building emergency fund at SLFCU (min$25 a month)$25+$25+$71+700+25+25 +25+25 (900%)
11. April started putting 4% on income in savings. 700,200,200, 107, 157,(500%)
January Met —100%
February met —-90%
March met met —-90%
April met——86.36%
May met——-89%
June met—-99%
July met — met 81%
August met—met 99%
September met
October met —
November met—
December met—
2. Notice the things you do well, however small. I will.3. Let go of self-criticism and speak to yourself kindly.
4. Plan a fun or relaxing activity and make time for it.
5. Forgive yourself when things go wrong. Everyone makes mistakes.
6. Focus on the basics: eat well, exercise, and go to bed on time.
7. Give yourself permission to say ‘no’..
8. Be willing to share how you feel and and ask for help when needed.
9. Aim to be good enough, rather than perfect.
10. When you find things hard, remember it’s ok to not be ok.
11. Make time to do something you really enjoy.
12. Get active outside and give your mind and body a natural boost.
13. Be as kind to yourself as you would to a loved one.
14. If you’re busy, allow yourself to pause and take a break.
15. Find a caring calming phrase to use when you feel low.
16. Leave positive messages for yourself to see regularly.
17. No plans day. Make time to slow down and be kind to yourself.
18. Ask a trusted friends to tell you what strengths they see in you.
19. Notice what you are feeling without any judgement.
20. Enjoy photos from a time with happy memories.
21. Don’t compare how you feel inside to how others appear outside.
22. Take your time. Make space to just breathe and be still.
23. Let go of other people’s expectations of you.
24. Accept yourself and remember that your are worthy of love.
25. Avoid saying ‘I should’ and make time to do nothing.
26. Find a new way to use one of your strengths or talents.
27. Free up time by canceling any unnecessary plans.
28. Choose to see your mistakes as steps to help you learn.
29. Write down 3 things you appreciate about yourself.
30. Remind yourself you are enough, just as you are.
RVRita in Roswell, NM
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My numbers were way too high. I’m still taking a B-complex. B-12 is supposed to range between 211-911 pg/ml but mine was at 1255. I stopped for a week and will see where my numbers are in 3 months. I may need to go to every-other day.
RVRita4 -
I have convinced my DH through watching programs about what sugar does to you, and other programs on proper diet, to go organic. I am happy about that. So I re-upped my subscription with MisFit foods. They missed 2 items in the last order but were very good about reimbursing me for that. Today is first day of shopping time, can’t wait! I enjoy picking good food for us. DH would only get what was ‘on sale or clearance’ when he shops. Not always the best stuff, so between all my sudden medical issues and these instructive programs, convinced him I was right in the first place!
23 days dry and almost 3 pounds lost in that time. Both great wins!
RVRita in Roswell, N<12 -
Snowflake1968 wrote: »Rebecca - my DH used to drive truck before cells and such. We only talked when he chose to call and then for only a few minutes because of the cost. We were discussing the other day how much better it probably is with video chats, texting, etc. none of it replaces face to face though.
I’m excited for you.
Machka - I have been struggling to get motivated to start losing weight again. I know I can do it. I don’t know why it because so increasingly difficult when it’s something I want.
I have noticed that I’m feeling better mentally than I have in 4 years, coincidentally that’s when I started working at the job Im on leave from, hopefully this will change soon.
Heather - I am really learning about learning styles right now. I am making great marks, but don’t feel I’m retaining a lot because I’m not actually “doing” anything. I need to do to learn, I also find watching videos for some things difficult. Knitting was one of them.
I like deep conversations as well, more than just chit chat.
I meant to tell you that a Ted talk I had to watch yesterday was a lady from Brighton.
Ginny - mapping out a plan for selling will be helpful I bet.
Apparently this course doesn’t have any big exams. The little sessions we do throughout are what make up our final grades. It’s a very different model than what I am familiar with. I am not enjoying the online part much at all, but I’m getting through it.
Lanette - my birthday is on the 13th. Nothing big planned this year. I will be 55.
Terri - I hope to be like you when I grow up and have a lot of different activities to attend. I truly believe that it helps keep our mind and body active.
Lisa - Kelsey just can’t seem to catch a break with that ex at all. I hope that he gets some kind of repercussion that stings a bit.
Margaret- thank you. I am hoping to use some of the OG method to help our granddaughter, she is not dyslexic but a bit behind. She is starting grade 2 next week. Her preschool ended abruptly due to Covid and her kindergarten was shortened as well. She is trying very hard to catch up, but some of this may help her.
Allie - that week went fast!
Joy - Our province is just amazing to me. It is so diverse. We noticed last week there were a lot of fields that had their swathing complete but just laying in the field. We figured it needed to dry to be baled. Hope your DH has no issues.
Vicki - I hope you can have a break this weekend.
Barbara - You are kinder than me. I sing all the time. I actually made a cup for myself a couple weeks ago that says, “Just because I can’t sing, doesn’t mean I won’t sing.”
Katie - my daughter has a spin mop. She swears by it. I use the old fashioned yacht mop. I want to get a swiffer though.
Thank you for sharing your devotional. I have been surprised by how well I’m doing, but I sure know I can’t keep a perfect score. I wouldn’t want to put that pressure on myself.
Barbie - with your Netflix recommendation and someone else’s today I may have to subscribe again. I cancelled it a few months ago.
I’m so happy you are adopting Bodhi. He is a fortunate dog to have found you and Jake.
Had a little visit with our eldest and the Grands today. They were finishing up their back to school shopping. I managed to get mostly unpacked and stuff out away. I use our suitcases for storage, DH’s for the craft show stuff and mine for seasonal clothes. Since I had everything out I went through my clothes and have a bag in the car to donate. I put most of my summer clothes away and brought out the warmer ones.
It’s a strange year since I won’t have to leave the house a lot until April I think.
Tomorrow I’ll finish my cleaning. There is a strange smell in my kitchen that is driving me insane. I can’t figure out where it’s coming from and fear that it’s something under the trailer.
There’s always something.
Tracey in Edmonton
Yes, I recall when at college my weekend calls just crying on the phone because I missed home. It probably wouldn't have been so traumatic if we could have seen each other. Also if the boys would have been able to see Dad when was out to sea, well he would have still been a part of their lives. But with that non separation comes stress too. Kids not understanding the whys of not being able to touch them. "I mean I can see Daddy why can't I hug him"!
Rebecca
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Had a lovely long phone call with L today. She is desperately trying to declutter, but is held back because of loyalty to her dead partner. I think he made most of the decisions around the home.
She also wants to start writing some memoir type stuff, but is afraid to start.
Luckily, she is doing lots of travelling and visiting right now. She is soon off to Ireland with her sister, to see if she can validate her grandfather's Irish nationality. If she can, she can apply for a joint passport and therefore EU rights. I'm envious. I would love to be a citizen of the EU.
DH has decluttered his desk. I deadheaded the geraniums, which has been annoying me for a week. He has attempted the shower. Stronger stuff needed.
I still haven't asked him about the kitchen cupboard door.
All good. I really hope L claims back the house for herself. She has made a start with her bedroom and study. But his decor and choices are everywhere.
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx2
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