WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR AUGUST 2024
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LisaInArkansas wrote: »Heather - Love the dahlias!
Rebecca, darlin' - Just all the hugs in the world. These manly men's whole worlds wobble when we aren't on an even keel (ha! Navy joke.🤪). Thinking about you both.
Kylia - Simple is almost always better. Extra words have a habit of taking meaning and shredding it beyond recognition. You're on the right track. Trust your instincts.
Just squirreling all over the place, going from one distraction to the next. I think I'll go down to Walmart and get that over with. Try to settle to one thing when I get back.
Later,
Love,
Lisa
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margaretturk wrote: »Carol I believe being mindful of what you are eating now will improve your knee.
I have also told the story about my sister who died at 59 of cancer that tomorrow was when she would start to take care of herself. She didn't get her tomorrow! Today is the day to start! She so wanted a new body... She did not get it was her job to create that new body because you only get one! Your body is your home. How do you want to take care of it? I want to take care of mine with love! So I ask myself do these foods respect and treat my body with love or do they support someone else's agenda? Fortunately many of the foods that love me taste great!
Protect the liver (from too much insulin) and feed the gut (with fiber).
that reminds me of what I tell people about, if you get the feeling you should call someone, don't put it off- do it, You, or they, may not have that tomorrow. I learned this the hard way with my best friend from 5th grade- we did everything together from that day on, including college major, teaching preschool then doing daycare. I was going to call her one day but decide to wait until the next day because her husband liked to listen in to our conversations and he would be at work the next day. Early the next morning, my other best friend called and told me Laurie had passed away the night before. 38yrs old. I never got to have that conversation with her. She would have turned 62 last month. Still miss her. She has missed out on so much, leaving three young kids who now have kids of their own, a few of them are older than her kids were when she died.
If you have that feeling of I need to talk to a certain person, please don't put it off- have regrets later.
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Debbie: Is there any way y'all could move her to assisted living? You might have to sell her house to do so but at least you and husband might have some peace.
Carol in GA
we have been looking into it.
She doesn't NEED much help- she can cook for herself, showers, etc. She just wants the company and want someone to wait on her.
Our biggest fear is that we sell her house in order to put her in a assisted living place, she gets obnoxious and they kick her out or she decides she doesn't like it(because they are not treating her like she is the only one and they re there to wait on her every wish.- where would she go?? Not moving in with us. She can put this sweet old lady act on as long as she is getting the attention she wants but IF/WHEN you don't, you pay for it, or at least she tries really hard to get to you.
Eventually we may have to put her in one but she won't be able to leave if she doesn't like it or they kick her out because there will be no place to go to.
Right now, if we can hire help to come in, mainly for company but do light housekeeping so she doesn't have to do it, it will be for the best all around. Give dh a break, she gets to stay in her home, that is totally paid for with all her stuff and her dog and it doesn't use up all her savings in just 2 yrs(that is about how long her saving will last with the cost of assisted living care here)
The biggest thing is to give dh a break and for him to take that time . Not just sit there fighting/yelling/cussing at her.5 -
OregonMother wrote: »Kim -- I'm so sorry about your mom's abuse. Parents, more than anyone else, should love their children unconditionally. I think you're amazing, and we all love you here.
Flea
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I think this is a huge struggle with dh right now. He knows his mom doesn't love him, never wanted him, and has treated him like that all his life. Now, he is the only one around to take care of her-out of obligation-but it is done with nothing more that anger and bitterness. He wasn't shown love so in turn he doesn't and doesn't seem to notice that he isn't showing it(except to the cats)
He was told when he was 14yrs old that she wanted to get an abortion but she was too far along.
Last week she calmly said she never wanted him. Wasn't while they were fighting so saying it in anger. Just very matter of fact.5 -
Had a long post and poof!
Will probably end up watching the new little one 3 days a week as Josie can only watch her mondays and fridays
Haven't heard much from my brother but divorce is still on,but he can't talk much because Jean has ears.
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I think this is a huge struggle with dh right now. He knows his mom doesn't love him, never wanted him, and has treated him like that all his life. Now, he is the only one around to take care of her-out of obligation-but it is done with nothing more that anger and bitterness. He wasn't shown love so in turn he doesn't and doesn't seem to notice that he isn't showing it(except to the cats)
He was told when he was 14yrs old that she wanted to get an abortion but she was too far along.
Last week she calmly said she never wanted him. Wasn't while they were fighting so saying it in anger. Just very matter of fact.
Debbie, that is just so, so sad. I'm crossing fingers that a caregiver/companion type person can be hired with skills to draw the line with MIL and help stop the abuse. MIL definitely has some mental issues going on that your DH isn't equipped to handle.
Maybe an experienced older nurse or CNA that has worked with older folks with anger/dementia issues and is savvy enough to get the upper hand. We can hope, right?
Hang in there.
Lanette
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It's been a long day.
Made an early morning shopping trip - got most of the stops made that were on my list, including an appointment for the Subaru which is going in tomorrow morning for oil change and to check up on that teeny oil leak.
Then in late morning, neighbor Roger came over to scope out the leaking garbage disposal. Took some measurements, said he'd make a run to Home Depot and be back this afternoon.
He arrived at around 2, and by 3 the garbage disposal was removed and a regular drain was installed.
Glad it's done. Now I get the opportunity to go through the cleaning supplies and garbage bag collection that were stored under the sink - haven't decluttered that area in a long time, so it's overdue.
Lanette
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Heather - that’s good news if your knee is going to be good. I know when my hip was bad I overcompensated and hurt everything else.
Great job on maintaining the weight.
I love your flower arrangement.
Lisa - I too have ignored my floors. One reason for me is I really dislike my mop! I should just buy a new one.
Annie - I have to say that even people with lots of family even close family can still end up alone. My poor Mom hardly sees any family member. I feel bad about it but there is nothing I can do to fix it. I am too far away and my brother doesn’t stop in to see her.
How nice that your dad just knew, your calendar is helping him.
Kylia - I took a screenshot of your leadership page. Lots to think about on there.
Carol - isn’t it awful how one tiny comment, that your husband probably doesn’t even remember making, ruled your life for so long.
I am not the biggest Dr. Phil fan in the world but I saw on one of his shows one time “it takes a thousand atta girls to make up for one negative comment”. I truly believe that.
I can remember with vivid clarity the few negative things in my life my dad or anyone has said to me, and I struggle to remember good ones.
Debbie - Did your MIL know you were talking to agencies about a caretaker? Is that why she is hurt all of a sudden?
I feel so bad for you and your DH. I struggle with feeling bad for him with the way he treats you, but he shouldn’t be treated that way either.
Flea - “Striking the balance between food as fuel, which it is, and food for enjoyment, which it can also be, can be difficult”
I so agree! I found quitting smoking easier than losing weight.
Rosemarie - thank you! I did call for a quote last year and was quoted $1000. In the end I’m so glad I did it myself. As I was sanding and working on it I thought it was pretty cool that the only people to work on it was my great grandfather, my dad and I.
I too miss swimming. Our local pool is closing this next week until mid September for its yearly maintenance and cleaning, I’m thinking I’ll start going again when it opens.
Michele - that makes sense now. I am fussy about my pepperoni, I don’t like overly spicy.
Lanette - busy day but that must feel nice having the garbage disposal taken care of.
I had a great first day. Everyone seems so pleasant and helpful. When I was off with a couple of staff members alone they told me how much they enjoyed working there rather than to run like the old place. 😂
It’s an old building and they have some construction going on from a pipe that burst this winter. Of course, that repair opened up a whole host of others.
I’m not sure yet where my office will be or if it will be in the reception area. She is thinking of making some changes, but hasn’t decided yet. I really hope that I am somewhere else it’s a very loud area to be in as the lounge for the residents is right there and the tv is on all day. I think the learning curve will be small as I remember a lot.
I woke up at 3am this morning and the nerves settled in so I ended up not sleeping well the rest of the night. I didn’t take a lunch today, I wasn’t sure what I had for a lunch break or anything so I ended up at McDonald’s. I won’t make that a habit! I did take a little walk too. I get either 2 15 minute breaks and a half hour lunch or an hour lunch. I think I’ll take the one hour for the most part and then I can come home for lunch. It would give me the opportunity to take something out for supper, maybe do dishes or something and not cost money. I don’t really like taking lunches.
Well I’m off to bed. I’m very sleepy tonight.
Tracey in Edmonton
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Congratulations, Tracey, on a good first day! I don't think I would have slept at all! I hope they find you an office somewhere quiet! Can you express a preference?
I'm looking forward to my day. Hair and lunch out with my old friend G. Next week she is going to London to see Yoko Ono! I have no idea how she keeps going like that, with an autoimmune illness and a bad back.
My friend L is finishing her West Country tour of old pals by staying with A, who I shared a flat with at university for four terms. (More than a year) It is A's golden wedding to a man I would have pitched out years ago. Ghastly.
It all reminds me how much I love my quiet life, with just talking to friends on the phone, or seeing them in short bursts. I can love them, but I need masses of alone time. So does John, so that works out perfectly!
Love to all, Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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My university friends A and L. A is on the left. I'm used to seeing L, as she sends me lots of photos, but it was a bit of a shock to see a little old lady looking out at me in place of A. To think we shared a basement flat in Bristol, when I was 19/20 and she was a year older. She is 76 now. It truly feels like yesterday.
Like Rebecca, my age is beginning to scare me. So few years left. That's the reality. And all the photos L sent of her trip had a lot of old people in them. Oops! Inside I feel young, young, young. Ageless! The body knows otherwise.
Sorry for bringing the tone down, but every so often something reminds me that I'm not going to live forever.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx
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Allie: I would imagine keeping the new baby a few days a week would be enjoyable. I think with Miles it went on a little too long. I hope you keep the new baby just long enough to be helpful!
Tracey: Congrats! Oh I hope the employer finds an office that is just perfect!
Heather: I can't believe it! Your friends are as beautiful on the inside and outside as you are!
On Sunday, I went to a Sephora..just to stretch my boundaries! For years I have used Clinique, or Merle Norman or lately Jones foundation. I thought Jones was a little heavy for me so I thought I would try this more youthful place and scene. I walked in ...well first I had to call because I go to the mall so little I didn't know where it was...and then I walked in. Music I don't know was blaring. There were bright lights. Aisles of make up and many young people...under 30 young people! There was no restroom.
I had to walk to Dillards to go to the rest room and come back. I sat on a stool and a lovely lady did my face. I had not had make up done in over 5 years and certainly not to this extent. I asked how much the foundation cost and she said $45.00. Well I figured at a place like this and with inflation what should I expect,so I purchased it and some other products.
I got home and it is not 6 months worth of foundation! I am not even sure it is 3 months! I rather feel ripped off. It never occurred to me it would not be 6 months worth of foundation! I am not much for returning items...but out of principle I am
tempted to return this. Which brings me back to square 1. I still would not have a much needed foundation!
Certainly, I have perspective...not a very large problem I know! And I did stretch my boundaries!
Best,
Rosemarie from Georgia
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It’s a better day today. I may even get into the garden if it stays dry.
Yesterday I got most of my gilet sewed up. Will finish it today. May decide to put in sleeves.
I have some spreadsheets I want to update but will probably leave that unless the rain comes back. My groups start again on 3rd September. The summer has flown by.
Heather: I feel like that every time I look in the mirror 😂 And catching sight of myself in a shop window is the same. Apart from aches and pains, I don’t feel much different than I did in my 20s. But my body keeps reminding me that that’s not the case.
Rosemarie: Your $45 is paying for all that bling in the salon. Our local Boots chemist shop has lovely mature ladies who will advise on things like that for free. Their own brand moisturisers are recommended by Which (independent consumer advice organisation). Maybe you have similar in the US.
Tracey: So pleased that your first day was so positive.
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Makeup Foundation
I wear Maybelline! One powder and one liquid last me more than a year. In fact a while back, I went crazy and bought 2 of each - it's possible there was a 2 for 1 sale. I won't be buying foundation for a long, long time.
I go through an onslaught of makeup booths on the main floor of Myers department store on my way to ladies wear etc. upstairs at lunch sometimes. The makeup booths have me sprinting because of the smell! Plus the people in their lab coats intimidate me. I walked into one of the younger, hipper places right round the corner, but nope. The vibe was all wrong.
Rosemarie ... well done on getting done up! I've not been brave enough to even slow down my walk when I'm going through those places.
I think Heather uses CC cream.
This is a bit about BB and CC cream - the difference between them.
https://www.maybelline.com/makeup-tips/face/face-makeup-tutorials-for-beginners/the-difference-between-bb-and-cc-cream
But if I were to change from Maybelline, I might go with Cancer Council SPF 50+ Face Day Wear BB Cream Matte Light Tint.
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More on Hunger
From my experience ... and YMMV ...
When I kind of let myself go and eat more, I find that I'm hungry more often and want to eat more. Then I gain some weight and find that I'm hungry more often and want to eat more. And so on and on ...
But if I put a stop to that cycle and eat within my calorie limit, I'll be hungry for the first week or two, but then it kind of dies off and I'm pretty much OK with eating less.
When I lost the weight back in 2015, I took a few breaks and when I went back on the plan again, I would ease into it ... drop 100 calories/day for a week, drop another 100 calories/day for a week, until I was where I wanted to be. And the hungry wasn't too bad.
Also, if I didn't say it before ... it's OK to feel hungry. If you get to feeling really shaky and irritable, that's not so good. But if those first thoughts of hunger come through, or your stomach feels a bit empty, it's OK to tell the hungry gremlin to shut up and go away. Most of us can go another half hour or hour or two before eating again.
I stop eating somewhere between 8:30 and 9:30 pm, and I don't eat again until 11:30 am. I've been doing that for decades and my body is used to it. So I know I'll live if I feel hungry and choose to wait a bit to eat.
Now I just need to start focusing on what goes in again.
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Good morning beautiful ladies!
Heather your dahlias are wonderful!
Kylia I don't have much of a purpose right now other than caregiver, which is not my talent. I'm an intellectual introvert type, but I can do the basics with some help. I'm sort of in limbo for now.
Carol my new jeans are too tight. I have to return them and go up another size. Harrumph.
Margaret I remember Tang!
Debbie your MIL is mean and manipulative. Hope you find some peace. And I hope she finds some peace too.
Kim sorry about the conditional love. My ex was like that.
Machka good luck with the unpacking! I can only imagine trying to keep straight where everything is. The chaos will end in time.
Pip only you know how much is enough. If you are nearing a breaking point, it's okay to cut back.
Tracey So glad your first day went well!
Lanette Yay for the fixed sink!
Rosemarie I know nothing about modern makeup except it's all expensive and full of hype. It's time to throw mine out again because it's old.
Well, I'm going to bring my exercise stuff upstairs. I stay upstairs to make sure Dad doesn't leave the house. It won't look great, but I need this to be healthy. It might take me a few days to get it arranged but that's okay. First chore is to get rid of my mother's blanket collection in the corner where the bike will go. My weights will be in a canvas tote in the living room. I'm getting excited about it. I want to be strong again! The part I haven't figured out yet is how to take a shower without leaving Dad alone too much. Hmm.
Have a marvelous day! May you be happy, healthy, safe and free!
Annie in Delaware
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Good Tuesday!
Well, DH broke his laptop......have to take to computer shop as it won't turn on. Worked yesterday morning, but this morning nothing.
Took kitties to vet yesterday afternoon. They are both over 4 pounds. They got 3 shots each so slept all evening. Got flea meds this morning. Still a little off from shots, but much better than last time!
Tracey So glad to hear employees speaking highly when at a new job! Glad you had a good day!
Debbie Just (((hugs)))!!!! Sometimes cultural expectations are so difficult! MIL is beyond! I honestly would consider moving myself rather than putting up with that abuse. My mom lives far away! I deal little with her because of her abuse.
Rosemarie- Yay for moving out of comfort zone! I went to Sephora at Kohl's and had a pleasant experience. I agree the prices are expensive, but I love my foundation. I also love that the color is good on me which is why I have problems buying drug store brands.
So the books are on Servant Leadership skills. As I said the first chapter questions are things I have never been asked. I have included in spoiler my answers to the questions. My sister has said she will give me feedback as she can. She has a demanding and changing job. Hoping she can help with insights.Do I have a purpose? This was hard as no one has ever asked me this question. After much thinking, I have decided that I do have a purpose. My purpose is to help people feel they have been seen and heard. Examples- doing family daycare for the harder to place families such as 2nd and 3rd shift workers or families with two children under the age of 3. Asking someone how they are today and listening to their answer. Sometimes they elaborate and others are okay with a simple answer.
Do I know my values? Again, not something I have been asked before.
Honesty- sharing to the best of my knowledge information that I can
Hard work- A willingness to put in the labor necessary to accomplish a task.
Learning- Wanting to learn something new every day.
Respect- There are many different opinions and perspectives in the world, I try to listen respectfully even if I don’t agree with those views.
Independence- Being able to think for myself and using the other values I have to seek assistance.
I communicate my purpose and values by example. I tell others what my expectations are in work situations.
I champion my purpose and values by living them.
I live my purpose by paying attention to people around me. I encourage people to learn for themselves. I believe in honestly billing people for work done and letting them know what the situation entails. I give people a chance to make their own decisions, while remaining available to assist them.
I need to improve my ability to let others learn things and to encourage them when they are learning the processes. I need to improve my time management skills in relation to paperwork and learning.
For my team, I must consider my whole work system. We are a small business with two owners, and I am married to one of them. We have two full-time employees and one part-time employee. This is seen from my perspective.
The purpose of our business is to make money while providing sales and services in a reputable fashion.
Does our business have values?
Fairness- Seeking to always be fair in our assessments
Quality- Providing quality in both equipment and services.
Education- Teaching people about their equipment helps in the long term success of both our business and their equipment.
We communicate the business values with the way customers are treated. When people come in they are greeted with respect, quality is explained, and we listen to their wants and needs to educate them on equipment.
I am the one who champions the business purpose with the team.
Our “team” champions our purpose by providing quality service and asking questions as needed.
Our team needs to improve on changes that are made to make things run smoother. Our team needs to improve on their views about education in both the equipment repairs and business aspects. Our team needs to improve on listening to and retrieving information from customers.
For these I had to give a rating of 1-10
Time to get ready for work. I am grateful to spend time with all of you ladies!
Health, LOVE, and Support from
Kylia in Ohio
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Morning, my chickens... from what feels like mid-morning, after sleeping for 9 hours!
Tracey - Woohoo for good first days, and I hope you get an office in a quiet area! So glad it was a positive start. I always preferred to go home for lunch when I could--but it was seldom an option. Nice that you live close enough now...
Machka - Thank you to you and to everyone for the information on how hunger works with you. The simple observation of writing it all down is helping me--last night, I felt a little queasy by 4pm, the feeling I associate with hunger, but had pre-written my dinner in on MFP, and didn't want to change the time on it. So I just did other things until it was time to put my dinner in the oven. Felt very proud of myself for that!
Hair woes:Since I'm growing my hair for the first time in yonks, it's looking pretty rough at the moment. It's naturally curly, and the longer it gets, the curlier it gets. It's a little chaotic, with half of it straight and half all wonky-doo. So I decided to get a satin pillow. Read in lots of places that satin pillowcases were of help with keeping hair in reasonable shape overnight.
Well... it's not magical; it didn't make my hair look better when I woke up than it did when I went to sleep. (No high expectations, here! Nooooo. 😁) But it did seem nice and cool all night, and easy to turn over without having to drag my hair off my neck. Did it help the amount of time I slept? Well, much like the hair, it didn't hurt. We'll see how it goes. Not enough data yet. 🤪😝👀
Ascending above the trivia that is my life these days, have to head for the eye doctor at about 10:30, so my day is kinda off--not my favorite part of my personality, that one appointment can take out an entire day's productivity... but nonetheless, true.
Other than that, just the usual... making bitsy things and putting things together for a Christmas sale, and maybe cleaning floors tomorrow. Maybe. 👀🤪🤣
Later, my chickens,
Love,
Lisa in AR
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Hair went well, lunch went well, until we were leaving! My phone couldn't get a 4G signal, even outside. So no Uber. I rang a local taxi company and couldn't hear them.over the noise. After finding a quieter room, I managed to make myself understood.
It didn't help that I was juggling my phone, spectacles, walking stick, and a huge, heavy bunch of flowers that G had bought me. Eventually got home and exhausted myself getting the flowers arranged in two vases. They are beautiful, but not really appropriate for someone with mobility issues and sticks etc.
She was extremely generous, and came a long way to see me, with physical problems herself. How she carried the flowers all the way from the train station with a bad back, I don't know!
Now about to have a nap.
Love Heather UK xxxxxx with 4G back on.
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »
My university friends A and L. A is on the left. I'm used to seeing L, as she sends me lots of photos, but it was a bit of a shock to see a little old lady looking out at me in place of A. To think we shared a basement flat in Bristol, when I was 19/20 and she was a year older. She is 76 now. It truly feels like yesterday.
Like Rebecca, my age is beginning to scare me. So few years left. That's the reality. And all the photos L sent of her trip had a lot of old people in them. Oops! Inside I feel young, young, young. Ageless! The body knows otherwise.
Sorry for bringing the tone down, but every so often something reminds me that I'm not going to live forever.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Awe Heather you are one of the youngest older people I know! That's tells you something most definitely! All we can do is tie up loose ends, make ammends, and enjoy life the best we can. The End.💖👍🏼
Hey if I loose my marbles during mid flight, than so be it. But I have them mostly in my hand or in my bag now, I'm good. Its not like I'm gonna just toss them and trip everyone. (Lots of Imagery there)😁🤗💖
Rebecca
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Today is: Not much to say today, nor to celebrate except chocolate pecan pie!! My dinner below: cheese, salad, chicken thigh.
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cityjaneLondon wrote: »Like Rebecca, my age is beginning to scare me. So few years left. That's the reality. And all the photos L sent of her trip had a lot of old people in them. Oops! Inside I feel young, young, young. Ageless! The body knows otherwise.
Sorry for bringing the tone down, but every so often something reminds me that I'm not going to live forever.
Heather UK xxxxxxxx
Funnily enough, the house is what brings that home to me - "Well that's something I'll never have to do/make/build again!" U.S. life expectancy for women, at 76 years, gives me another 12 years, and neither of my parents lived past that, so I'm figuring on at least that much. Interestingly enough, the older you are, the longer your life expectancy. According to one site, because I've lived to 64, I will live to 84. So I tried tweaking it here and there, and it appears it just gives you either the US expectancy or 20 years more than your current age! 👀🤣😁 Whatever is left, I'm ust trying to live those years as engaged, happy and healthy as I can make them. It's enough.
Just about on my way out the door...
Love y'all!
Lisa in AR4 -
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Rosemarie - Terri had a good suggestion. Our local Walgreens used to have a mature lady at the makeup counter who was an expert in foundation. I think she used to work at Macy's. She knew which brands were similar to the high-priced ones, and she always looked great. If you wear make-up a lot, perhaps you can find someone like that.
Tracey - so happy you had a great first day at work. Hope they can find you an office space where it's quiet. Nice you are getting good vibes from co-workers too. I know they are excited to have you there.
Lisa - I'm jealous of your sleep So glad to hear you are catching up!
Kylia - That leadership book is neat - I used to love things like that back when I was working. Glad your kitties are thriving! And, I've been thinking about your mechanic troubles. Are there just not guys interested in doing that type of work anymore or are they being employed by the city/county/state or other businesses? When I took the Subaru in to the shop this morning, a young man (turns out he's the son of a friend of mine!) drove me home in the shuttle van. He just graduated from high school a few years ago and said his goal is to be a mechanic and work on cars.
What's our Ginny up to these days? Miss her.
Heather - I remember the shock one day looking at my reflection in a store window and seeing my mom!! Boy time went fast. Beautiful flowers - I agree, what an armload with the other things you had to juggle. Nice idea though.
This getting older stuff.... sometimes I think "what will become of me?"My mom died when she was 89, having become very frail with dementia, painful feet that limited her walking, eventual broken hip. My dad was an energizer bunny who was her caretaker yet kept farming as much as he could, always busy and on the run just stopping at the feed store or hardware store to chat, which sounds like me making the rounds at Walmart and various shops around town early in the morning before the stores get busy.
After mom died, my dad said his job was done and he died from a stroke about 4 months later. He was so lonely without her. Living on the farm, they were isolated, but my sis and her DH lived just down the road and looked in on them often.
Anyhow, sometimes I feel I'm at a crossroads - will I take my mom's path with increasing limited activity, or will my dad's genetics win out? Probably a blend of both - but I'm set on pursuing the energizer bunny path. As my husband became more frail, he took my mom's route with physical problems and dementia. I still have many years left if I'm like the women in my family. Or a meteor could come blazing down from the sky while I'm asleep and cut things short. Just so it's quick and painless is all I ask!
Roger fixing my drain yesterday did a lot more than just solve the leak. It made be very grateful that I live right here, with neighbors and friends able and actually eager to help me. Sometimes I just need to be reminded of that. And remember to return the favor, even if it's just a smile and compliment. People really need to hear compliments and be greeted with a cheery face these days. Leaves them with a good feeling. I know it gives me a lift for a long time -- much like the support I get here.
OK, better close this one - I've been at it all morning.
Lanette
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Tracey, your new job sounds like it had a great beginning. Mix that with the tremendous gratitude you feel for being away from your old job and you should have a wonderful experience. Barbie 4 -
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Stats for the day-
Outside bike ride- 2hrs 15min 6sec, 693elev, 58aw, 12.1amph, 119ahr, 152mhr, 27.25mi= 934c
Strava app = 527c
Walk to store, cleaners n bk- 47.16min, 3.04ap, 34elev, 102ahr, 120mhr, 2.51mi= 271c
Strava app= 304c
Total cal 1205
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