@Kurtize , hope you're was very well.
@Patti241, I'm so sorry you were sick. Glad you are feeding better. In time for next week!

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I can do hard things one step at a time.
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Find a new way to tell someone you appreciate them.
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Sorry Can’t. Working Out.
Fun Fact:
SUBSTITUTE EDUCATORS DAY
American Education Week wraps up recognition of teachers and administrators by recognizing Substitute Educators Day. The event occurs the Friday before Thanksgiving each year and highlights the important role substitute teachers play in education.
#SubstituteEducatorsDay
According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, there were over 500,000 substitute teachers in 2020. These educators fill the shoes of the class's regular teacher for half a day up to several weeks. Substitutes apply to teach in a school district. They will receive notice from the district of an opening sometimes hours before they are needed. Other times, substitutes fill in for a teacher when they are scheduled to be away. A substitute often doesn't know which subject they may be teaching from one week to the next. They are flexible and resilient educators who provide a bridge between full-time educators and their students.

Hi again, I started 2 more Conqueror walks, (I am a glutton for punishment, LOL). They are Rovaniemi and Grand Canyon. They are short walks, not like my coast walk.


I also got another post card on my North Coast 500 walk. Here is link
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10891931/joyces-walking-adventures#latest

Have a great rest of the day and great weigh in.
Today's Inspiration:
“Some hurdles in life may be higher to jump because of where you started, but make no mistake: all are possible to clear!”
- Julie Busha

Good Morning VIP friends:

I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Saturday and I am working 9:30 to 1 pm. I will be taking Chloe first thing thing morning to get her stitches removed. I hope she is ready to have them removed. I got my new work schedule that will start on 12/2 and I am liking it. I feel like I almost have 10 hour shifts. It is weird. I will get pretty tired on Mondays since I am on the phone from 10:30 am to 9 pm. That is a long time. It will be alright though. I am going to enjoy it.

@Kurtize - Well I hope to eventually have enough money to purchase some of the virtual races like you have.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - She is doing so well. She really is. She learned a lot from her sleepy meds and how she can lay down and relax. It is great.

Well I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday

Tabatha

Howdy friends!! Today was just a super day. Dad decided he wanted a sub. I got him a sub and he ate half! Probably more food than he ate for most of the week. Granted I bought a 12 inch hoping he would eat half. 😁 My husband got the other half as dad said he was done.

Went to a church basket raffle. This one is fun instead of baskets they decorate Xmas trees. Tree not included just the stuff on the tree. I won a tool tree. It had zip ties and my thought was I love zip ties and these were the big ones. I also won a tree with hand made ornaments. All made of wool or knitted. Look like stockings, hats and mittens. Very cat friendly don't have to worry about them breaking. This church does great things for our community. I swim with a few of the members. When I went to pick up my winnings. They were there and teasing me. They were what did you win? I was like I have no clue! I only put tickets in stuff I loved or wanted. Brenda won the cookie tree and said to me I bet you skipped all the food trees. I said Yes I did I can't resist temptation so don't tempt fate.

@Kurtize I am going to have to do some walking new building we do stairs but it's so tiny it doesn't amount to any distance. I took the only station that stands all day . But my pacing isn't much as there's no floor space.

On a funny note my boss was trying to dry money and put it in the microwave.😂 yes it started to burn. These kids kill me.😂😂

@Tabatha_Cain , congratulations on your new schedule! You might be tired but you have more time off so that would be great on another day. How did Chloe do today? I hope he's able to play and also not to be hyper.
@SweetPeasMom55 , how awesome about your Dad. Glad he enjoyed it. Winning it always fun. Glad you had fun with people that you know and know you. Teasing among friends it always great. You may know I live in a high-rise. But my unit is very very small. I still walk around in here the steps don't add up fast but there's a really cool benefit I have to keep turning so often my calves look really awesome. Try it. It's really built them up well. Always a benefit to anything if we look for it and I know you do that all the time. I laughed so hard reading that! I can't believe he tried to dry money in the microwave. That's one for the books. How old is he? I am still laughing thank you for sharing that.

@Kurtize I thought that was really funny too about sweetpea's boss that is too funny. I hate it when I get angry I try not to. There are times that is appropriate but not a lot. I hate giving somebody else my energy married I hope that makes sense.

It would have very nice day. This morning with relaxing. This afternoon I did a few things for people that I know that live in the building. They were not physically taxing better be a little while before my new medication dog kick in for the heart. I am learning I really need to Pace myself well. I'm happy with today..

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Share with a friend something helpful you learned recently.
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Fun Fact:
NATIONAL SARDINES DAY
November 24th recognizes these silver little fishes on National Sardines Day. They may not swim right up to your plate, but they sure do pack in the flavor.
While some people are afraid to taste these small, silver fish, others consider sardines a delicious snack enjoyed on their own or with crackers.
Sardines are several types of small, oily fish, related to herrings. While we might be most familiar with sardines packed in cans, some enjoy fresh sardines grilled. This small fish can also be pickled and smoked, too. When canned, they can be packed in water, olive, sunflower or soybean oil or tomato, chili or mustard sauce.

Happy Sunday

Good Morning VIP Friends:

I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Monday and it is going to be a great day. I am thinking I am going to get an extra half hour of work today. I am hoping that I am working enough overtime and that they don't try and limit me. Oh guess what. My daughter just found out she is having a boy. So I will have a grandson come May 2025. I am so excited. I cannot wait. They are naming him Daniel Asher Newell. I think it is going to be amazing. I cannot wait to have a grandchild. My first one.

@cinebibliophile - Oh I get that. I have a serious cannot focus either. The holiday coming up distracts me as well. I am glad for some time off.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - We did get the plates delivered. Chloe did not get her walk and we really need to get that going. She took them all. So glad to have them be out of here. It did allow is to get groceries this week as well. We have to find a way to get her the walks. I am glad you are doing better with the new heart meds. Having an easier time breathing is awesome.

Well I hope you all have a wonderful Monday.

Tabatha

Hi all, happy Monday. We picked up my new glasses, went to store, needed cough medicine and that is my exciting day. I did get 2 posts cards on my 2 new walks.

When I think of Rovaniemi, Santa Claus's hometown naturally comes to mind. However, there's much more to this small city. As the capital of Finnish Lapland, Rovaniemi serves as a gateway to the Arctic's expansive wilderness, where endless forests, lakes, and snow-covered fells are perfect for rugged exploration under the midnight sun.
One of Rovaniemi's most striking buildings is the Arktikum Museum and Science Centre. Located next to the highway, the museum is hard to miss with its long glass corridor stretching toward the Ounasjoki River. This corridor resembles a 'northern frozen finger' pointing toward the Arctic, symbolising a connection to the northern, frozen landscapes. Its glass design mirrors the Arctic environment, allowing natural light to fill the space with its transparent structure, especially during the dark winters. Inside, the museum offers exhibitions on life in the harsh conditions of the Arctic, with displays on wildlife, the northern lights, and climate change.
The museum also highlights the Sámi culture, the indigenous people of the Arctic region. Known for their nomadic lifestyle, they rely on reindeer herding for food and clothing, moving with the seasons to ensure their herds have the best grazing. Their deep connection with the land is evident in their traditional lifestyles, knowledge of sustainable land use, and spiritual beliefs intertwined with nature. For the Sámi, the land is not just a place to live but a source of identity and life, with their cultural practices and rituals reflecting their respect for the Arctic environment.
A well-known traditional meal of the Sámi people is poronkäristys, a reindeer stew. The meat is sliced thinly, fried in fat, and spiced with pepper and salt, usually served with lingonberries and mashed potatoes. It is an important and hearty dish in the northern region because the meat is rich in protein and essential nutrients, crucial for sustaining energy in the harsh Arctic climate.

Congratulations, Joyce
You have completed 20% of the Rovaniemi Virtual Challenge.
This milestone is great news because it means we will plant a real tree thanks to you!

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The Grand Canyon is located in northwest Arizona. It is the largest canyon in the United States and is designated a World Heritage Site. Due to tectonic uplift, visible rock layers are between 2 billion and 270 million years old. The Colorado River snakes through the canyon, appearing calm, yet it transforms into a wild ride through numerous rapids, making its way toward Lake Mead.
The first people to live in the canyon were Ancient Puebloans. Exploration through the canyon by Europeans only began in the late 1800s when geologist John Wesley Powell, with a crew of 10 men, launched a river expedition that would last three months.
Today, Lees Ferry is the launching site for river rafting expeditions. It is considered the official start of the Grand Canyon's Colorado River journey.
Boarding the inflatable raft, I settle down, taking in the Echo Cliffs to the east and Marble Canyon to the west. The river is wide, calm and reflective. The landscape is a vermillion hue, with vegetation protruding from the river's edge. The atmosphere is peaceful and tranquil. I push off, heading west. Outwardly, I am calm and relaxed, but inside, I am anxious and nervous as I ride into the unknown of the Colorado River.

Grand Canyon
Congratulations, Joyce
You have completed 20% of the Grand Canyon Virtual Challenge.
This milestone is great news because it means we will plant a real tree thanks to you!

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Try out a different radio station or new TV show.
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That intense feeling: when you go into BEAST MODE.
Fun Fact:
NATIONAL CAKE DAY
On November 26th, National Cake Day delivers a scrumptious treat for everyone to enjoy! Slide over pie, this day cake takes center stage as the dessert of choice. On most birthdays, the cake is topped with candles no matter their age. Showers, weddings, retirements and anniversaries, cake serves up a slice or two. Add ice cream, and you have America's top favorite desserts in the same dish!
Whether it's a shapely bundt cake (celebrated on November 15) or the less curvaceous sheet cake, these sweet layered, frosting-covered, or fondant-decorated works of art scream celebration! Made from scratch, a box or picked up from the bakery, a cake sends a sweet message. They also come in many combinations and flavors, too.