WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JANUARY 2024

Machka - This session’s textbook is out of date too. We are taking Augmentative and Alternate Communication and most of it is technology based so it changes rapidly.
A couple of the books were fairly current, such as Childhood Development, but some of that was also from theorists in the 1800’s.

Lanette - I think that adoption will be an option down the road. They have a unique situation, and the doctors even her family doctor, not just the fertility clinic making money off them, feels that now that they know the reason for the miscarriages that they can be successful the next time. There is another plan being discussed with the fertility as well, but I’m not at liberty to say what that is.
Adoption is very difficult here and can take years, they may be too old to start that journey now.
The “lay there and rest” is what I do a lot.

I “slept” terribly last night. I knew that Kaitlyn and Raquel were out on the roads so worried about them until I knew they were both home safe. Got that text at 130am. I couldn’t get back to sleep so read for an hour, went to the washroom, then must have fallen asleep because I woke just before the alarm went off at 8.

Annie - maybe your Dad’s dementia is causing some of the reckless behaviour.
He may, in his head, think he’s still capable of anything. It’s hard to say since we aren’t there yet, we may be just as difficult.

Lisa - Kaitlyn texted me this morning to tell me not to panic if I looked at the find this morning. Raquel received a message that her matching had been refunded because she is not allowed to donate to her own fund. So she is going to put it all back under her husband’s name. Weird rules, but I guess some people start them for themselves.
So it’s currently lower than it will be again shortly.

I am quite impressed with my grades too, I was not a very good student. I’ve learned through this course though that it had more to do with the environment, teachers and ways of being taught more than my own “stupidity”. Even though I never thought I was stupid, some teachers had a way of making me feel that way.

Such a good thing Corey came home. I don’t mind snow, but ice is a different matter altogether.

A mural on the side of the fridge could be fun

Heather - I think those bags are a wonderful idea.
Sorry Johnny disappointed. I’m sure he feels bad and that is making him sulk. I do that if I know I did something Wrong

I had a lot to do today to get prepared for my practicum. I left the house at 11am and returned at 1pm. When I returned I noticed the front door had opened while I was gone. DH was sleeping so didn’t notice. I’ve been trying to get the house warmed up so he doesn’t notice how cold it was when he does wake up. I don’t know if I want to admit to that one!

One of the things I had to do was go to the RCMP to get a criminal record check completed. She started the check while I was completing the paperwork. All of a sudden she says, “that seems sketchy”, I said on mine? I’m a panicked voice. She apologized and told me she was talking to her coworker in the back and apologized. We both laughed about it, she said she needs to be mindful of what she’s saying.

Tina - that’s a lot of rain!

Michele - I think banks are a lot more particular these days. A deposit slip in front of a teller is much different than a cheque.

Vicki - that’s how I feel too, I have to do what I can live with so I don’t have regrets that I didn’t try.
I’m so sorry for your staff member. Hopefully everything works out well.

I’m posting now so it’s not a novel later this evening.

Tracey in Edmonton

Barbara – thanks for the link. But I couldn’t view it all since you need a provider number. But I do watch the show “the food that built america”

Vicki – will keep your staff member in my prayers that she doesn’t lose her foot

Tina – great NSV. Nuts are better than cookies by a long shot

Had ceramics tonight. Took my shower for tonight. Now to get to bed.

Michele NC

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Rita-Congrats on 6 months sober! That’s a great achievement!

Annie-Such a difficult position. He is an adult, however. You can only do so much.

Rebecca-You look quite toasty warm in that shawl.

It's been raining a lot the past few days. It started on Saturday and rained about .3 inch, then .25 yesterday and today, it's already over 4 inches and still coming. Our streets are flooded. Many people cannot get to work because our drainage can't handle it. It's a fast-flowing creek in the street in front of our house and rivers in other areas. I don't mind it so much unless I have to get out in it. Thankfully, I don't. And now the wind is coming up. That's what bothers me.

Spending so much time inside means I find things to cook. Today, I made a 90-second keto bread. I'm not on a Keto diet, but I avoid white carbs so keto recipes often suit me. However, this one has nearly 500 calories for the size of an English muffin! It is the best version of keto bread I've found though (tastes the best with peanut butter). I'll eat half at a time for a snack. In the meantime, I'll experiment with trying to lower that calorie count!

I'm sure I missed things to comment on. I've been avoiding the computer lately and when I read, I am terrible about note-taking.

Tina in Rainy CA

Its one of my lone Renaissance Faires/SCA clothing items.💖. I used to have my chemise white under dress, my corset, my underkirt and my over skirt. Finally if it was cold I would wear my wool cape. The wool shawl was normally worn with a shawl pin on my shoulder.😁. Good times. Of course because I was a proper 16th century lady, I would wear a cap. 😁
Here's me in the background

This is my eldest that's now 34 yrs old lol!
Rebecca
Whidbey
Wa

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M in Oz

Vicki-very sad story of your staff member. Surprised she didn't notice shoe loss but cold does strange things-and it has been brutal in parts of the country.

Work whine:
Lisa-glad your furniture issue may be working out. I googled that company when you first mentioned issues and they had some bad ratings. I usually try to check some of the Amazon sellers. Most are very good. Also, a few negative ratings can happen with any group.

Hope in Utah-I would guess they are referring to one of the house cleanse rituals out there. You google house cleanse and you will find a variety of them. They are typically based with sage and other elements. I have one set aside as soon as it is warm enough to have windows open.

They were calling for freezing rain here this morning. It appears we have dodged that bullet. Wet roads and may be slick in spots. We will be warming up this week-glad to see January thaw. Even though rain the next several days-I can walk in that!

Going to head in early. I have Physical Therapy this afternoon so not doing work out this am. Will see what they have me do. I can fit in a couple of extra stretches tonight.

Take care all,

Ginny in Ohio

Good Tuesday

It is rainy here too. Not sure about freezing (haven't been out yet). It did stay above freezing last night so am hoping! Ginny be careful! After a year of low precipitation, we are catching up fast! Stay safe ALL of you!

Chiropractor and massage yesterday. Body feeling it this morning! Head hurts, but most likely need to up water and electrolytes. Could be the rain.....Slept like a LOG! Not rested though.

Lisa I am with you on showers. It is just troublesome. Lol! I do get them at minimum every other day, but they seem like a hassle. I am thankful that DH and masseuse don't care about hairy legs! I am in jeans so much that I rarely do that chore unless wearing a dress. Masseuse just doesn't like the prickly stage-lol! DH however doesn't function without a daily shower.

Rebecca I think you look lovely in your shawl. I love mine!

Rita Congratulations on 6 months! That is awesome.

Hope I think we all have those days when we just aren't hungry mixed in with the ones that make us feel like nothing is filling us up. Protein has helped me level out most days. Remember that each decision is a fresh chance to make change.

Vicki I am guessing coworker is diabetic? DH's uncle was and didn't realize that he had crushed his foot with a piece of wood until he took his boots off a few hours later! Prayers for a speedy recovery.



Went to whole foods last night as it was closest to another errand I had to run after massage last night. We were out of milk, romaine, and yogurt. I really like Trader Joe's yogurt, but too far in wrong direction at 8 pm. Hopefully the one I bought "Brown Cow" is okay. Picked up eggs and block cheese while there. We will see....I did remember the milk-lol!

Barrett-Jackson starts on TV tonight. Still a yearly tradition for DH and I. May need to walk while watching.

Better get myself in gear for work. Ugh....too many days not hitting mini goals. Today is the day to get back in the saddle.

Healing thoughts for those ill or hurt.
Hugs to all just because
Cheering you all on!
Stay as dry as possible this week.

Much love,
Kylia in Ohio joining most of you in wet weather

I just ran across this video about the benefits of walking 20,000 steps per day. The presenter probably in her 20's, size 0, and has enough energy to bottle and sell, lol. But a lot of what she says makes sense even if our goal is 3,000 or 10,000 steps, and there's nothing wrong with that. She talks about using wrist and ankle weights. Walking briskly. Hmmm.

She mentions James Clear - standardizing before optimizing. Just showing up and getting used to walking (standardizing) before implementing a goal of so many steps, (optimizing) for example.

Benefits- better sleeping, better posture, body more lean and toned, better emotional stability and resilience. Yep.

She also recommends "The Joy of Movement" by Kelly McGonigal.

This is an 18 minute video. If anyone is interested.

Lanette
SW WA State