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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.😂😂1 -
Happy Saturday, @SweetPeasMom55 that is too funny, the money story, omg
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Today's Inspirational wisdom: If you are patient in one moment of anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow. - Chinese Proverb1 -
@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..0 -
Good Morning VIP friends:
I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Sunday and it is going to be a great day. We are going to deliver some plates to a lady who is buying our wedding plates. We really need the money. Today I think we are going to bundle up and take Chloe for a walk also. That might be a good idea.
@SweetPeasMom55 - That is awesome about your Dad. And then you won something at the church. That is awesome. That is funny that he thought the microwave would work to dry his money.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - Chloe did great yesterday and got her stitches out. She was a bit hyper yesterday but not to terribly bad.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Sunday
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Happy Sunday to all!
Of course when I weighed myself this morning, I’m lower than yesterday - isn’t that always the way? I would’ve rather given my team a bigger bump in the challenge figures. (Btw - I know there are results for weeks 1, 2, & 3 on the main page, am I missing 4 & 5? )
Anticipation of some time off from work for the upcoming holiday is leading to a serious case of ‘can’t concentrate’. I have a homework assignment due tonight and I don’t have the focus to finish it (hence why I’m posting here).
I hope everyone is have a great weekend
I should get back to my studies.
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Happy Sunday
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@Tabatha_Cain did the lady come and get the plates? That would be great for her and for you! And did Chloe get to go for her walk. Oh Oscar's hyper all the time. But it makes me laugh most of the time. He chase poor Izzy around but Izzy chase him back.
@cinebibliophile , I've got to ask I'm curious what does you screen name mean? I've had some people wonder if my real name is Diane Smiles. My first name really is Diane but Smiles is not my last name. Though that would be really cool. Many years ago I went through a severe depression. It was during that time that if a stranger smiled at me it improved my day. It's something I still carry to this day very tenderly. We never know when we smile at somebody else if we are doing that for them also. So I smile a lot at a whole bunch of people I don't know. In turn they also smile back and it's just really cool to see their eyes light up. Some people do not have any friends or family around. With many people committing suicide it's just something small we can do for each other. Why that's my take on it.
I think we've all done that way in on Sunday and found out whoops it's less than it was yesterday. It all evened out though in the long term. I could go look and see on the OAL team spreadsheet which team you are on but I'm just going to ask you which team are you on? I am on positively strong 4 life. currently at an extra leader on and as we all know an Over All Leaders (AOL). I get to work with Ceri, Heidi and Barbara it still blows my mind that I get to work with these wonderful people. We've been together for many years but It still blows my mind that they think of me the way they do and the value they bring to me and members I'm honored to do this.
Hopefully weeks 4, 5, and 6 will be updated. We've had some illnesses and had situations hitting all 4 of us as OALs. But now that we've started to work on the winter challenge we are extremely excited. And life has settle down for rest of that we can concentrate again. It's highly I knew you wrote that all of us can go through really hard things at the same time. We know our members are very patient. We appreciate that thank you all.
I don't even celebrate holidays, but this time of year I know it's going to be snowing out soon and I get so distracted and not even funny. Plus those of you that do celebrate us so much happier, and looking forward to seeing people that you want to see etc. And general November and December most people are much happier. And we all feel that we all need that right now. But it is distracting! LOL did you get the homework done? Going to put on my mama hat here and say hey no online to your homework is done! I had my granddaughter from the time she was 11 up and I remember saying that a lot!! Seriously though I hope you're able to get back to it. Do you like the way it turned out? What are you studying?
@Kurtize , Joyce will you please post this on our team? Joyce is the Motivational Leader also on PS4L.
My day was amazing! This AM we visited a congregation where we know many. Hugs all around! After we went out and ate. I came home and crashed for hours. This foolish body! I keep hoping I'll be better soon. With 3 more heart meds on board I should be! I think I'm having a little bit easier time breathing. I think breathing is not an option we can do without. 1 -
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.
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@Dianedoessmiles1 Yes I got my homework in on time. Granted with only about 15 minutes to spare, but as long as it is before the deadline, it's all good. The class I'm taking is Statistics based - which I really don't like. I can explain the results using laymens terms, but using the technical terms trips me up sometimes. Thankfully this is a "prerequisite" course and not part of my major. I am REALLY hoping there won't be too much of this as I move toward the actual coursework.
My screenname is just a description I came up with for myself many years ago -- Cine - biblio - phile = movie and book lover. Though the past few years, its been far too much movies & TV, and not enough reading. I am trying to get back into reading novels again. Lately I'm so busy, I can't really get into a completely new story, so I've been re-reading some favorites.
I love the description of your screenname - we could all use a smile now and then! I'll try to smile more - I'm often in my own head and really should be more aware of those around me.
I'm glad you had a great weekend and are feeling better!!!
@Tabatha_Cain I hope you can get as much overtime as you can handle! While its a lot of work , the increase in the paycheck is always welcome! & congrats on becoming a grandma soon! That's very exciting! Best wishes to your daughter for a easy and healthy pregnancy! 0 -
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!
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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Jukebox Day reminds me of the 80's. The Jukebox at the roller rink. The Jukeboxes on your table at the diner we all went to afterward. The one and only place where I had French fries and gravy.
OMG, the stretch class was unbelievable. I usually go to a massage therapist and pay 55 dollars for a half hour. This class was 20 for an hour and I felt fabulous. I told my co-worker Ì will be signing up for twice a month. She said she hasn't slept so well in ages. I also slept great. I showed up for swim this morning she didn't lol. I was the only one at the pool for the first half hour. It was great.
Work we are swapping names for Xmas. Usually, I don't participate. This year I made up the rules. 20. Gift card exchange. Everyone lists 3 cards they would like to get. Then attach a white elephant gift. Something that you have at your house that needs a new home. My one coworker's sister buys pallets of stuff and then sells it. She was like I'm hoping for Sue! I turned around and said I don't want one of your sister's vaginal steamers. She laughed 😅 and said only you would remember!
I think stretching makes me happy 😊. Melanie and I are both very mellow and happy. Can't wait till they post next months schedule. I may even sign up for Facebook so I get the postings. Have a great day everyone!!0 -
I know it is a day early but wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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Good Morning VIP friends:
I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Thursday. Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate. It is going to be a great day. I am really ready to get the day going. I have some things to get going and I need to get showered and dressed and work out before going to eat. I think that would be a good idea. I am going into maintenance mode for my weight. I am really excited about that. I have decided I am happy where I am at and if you think about it I have kinda hit my goal. My doctor has estimated that I should be around 155 so be comfortable. I weighed in at the doctor 163. The doctor stated that my extra skin is roughly 8 pounds of weight. So well I am at my goal weight. If I were going to do skin removal surgery she would want me around 150, but I don't think I am going to do that as I have seen how hard it is to recover from that.
@SweetPeasMom55 - That is awesome that you felt great after a stretching class. It sounds interesting. That is funny the comment you made about the gift. A white elephant gift sounds awesome. I work from home so I have no co workers to do secret santa with.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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Diane: No. I went to the urgent care on Tuesday and found out that I have positional vertigo so taking it easy until this passes1
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Happy Thanksgiving.1
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@Tabatha_Cain I actually got the person I wanted for the exchange .I have all these brand new rustic lights. She is that person who does Xmas overload. She's also getting married next September. I was going to give her all the white lights anyway. It's A backyard wedding at their farm. I am at the age where I can let things go. I always say if I moved would I take this with me? Everything in my bedroom would go. All the other rooms it's like possibly half or less. Basement is like absolutely nothing. Hubs is a hoarder.
Today was a rough day for my parents. I resorted to a mug of cocoa to calm the sad emotions. My one co-worker lost her mom recently only 58. She was having a rough day. She informed me she was having wine, cocoa wasn't going to cut it.0 -
SO SORRY I POOFED! When I do that its either I am so busy with (right now helping to set up the winter challenge) or I am not well. It was a combo of both!! Not sure if I've updated the "latest" I found out last week, along with diastolic heart failure I now also have angina.
@Sweetpeasmom55, LOLOLOL OH MY!!! A WHAT steamer? Best laugh of the day!! Nice job on the rules for the work xmas. Oh, I should check into the stretching classes online offered by Silver Sneakers!! I can do them at home of course. TY TY TY for the idea!!!
I'm sorry that today was rough. My Mom passed when I was 32, my Dad I was 55, but I do miss them so much. More so on holidays, though I do not celebrate them now. I still miss them. Not many can say "If you could pick your parents again, would you pick the same ones?" YES YES YES!!! I SURE WOULD!! I am a great combination of them both.
@Tabatha_Cain, I hope today was very good!! Did you and Joe go out to eat or eat with others? I do not celebrate thanksgiving; I am thankful every day. I don't need a "special" day to be such. This AM I met with friends on zoom there were 9 to 12 of us at times, we were in and out. We got to laughing at times hard, in between any serious chat. That was fun!! After one of them called and chatted more!! It tired me out so badly zzzz. Later I went upstairs (high rise) to help a neighbor. Now that's giving hehehehehe!!
I'm also thinking of going into maintenance also! I've gone from 288 lbs to 179. I am feeling so much better with movement, but my body is not a happy camper. You have done AMAZING Tabatha!!
@Patti241, I've had vertigo and it's HORRIBLE!! Positional? Meaning that if you move into a comfier position, it is not as bad, or even goes away? I'm so sorry you are going through that. Did they give any meds for it? I did see an acupuncturist to help, and it did. My insurance did cover it because it was done by an MD. Many larger Dr offices have them now. WOW! I am so happy I tried that!
@sunshineyourway, did you enjoy the day? Was the weather nice enough? I live in Maine, but on the ocean along the southern coast we had RAIN ALL DAY right now there's a snow mixed in, but not sticking. Inland and up the coast a way they got snow. LOL Some as much as 6 to 10 "s.
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Good Morning VIP friends:
I hope you all are doing well this morning. Today is Friday, and well it is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. I am not shopping. I am working. I have already gotten my stuff bought and shipped to me that I want to get the kids for Christmas. I opted to work today. So I get paid holiday pay for 8 hours and I also get paid time and a half for the actual hours I work. I think I just work a normal schedule today so that is good. Yesterday we went to my Mom's house for Thanksgiving and ate there and then we went to Joe's parents where we can take the puppy with us. Oh she had so much fun. She played with Joe's 2 nieces outside for a bit even though it was snowing and wet and cold. It was pretty great actually. I struggle though letting her go off by herself because here at home she gets on the furniture and at their house they don't allow animals on the furniture. So that is my thing. I am not sure Joe likes having her on the furniture either, but I need a cuddle buddy on my couch when he is at work.
@Patti241 - Vertigo is yucky. They do have a physical therapy for that. It is called Vestibular Therapy. I did really well with it, hubby did decent with it. So that would be something to look into.
@SweetPeasMom55 - That is awesome that you got the person you wanted to get. I know all about hoarding. My son's Dad used to hoard. Took me forever to get rid of his stuff after we broke up. So I know how hard it is for people to let stuff go. I am so sorry for your parents and your co worker.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - Oh no. Another heart issue. I am so sorry. Thank you. Joe and I went to my Mom's first and then to his parents with Chloe. We will not be doing that again. I think we will just stick to one family per holiday and alternate. That was way easier. On the way home for the evening though Joe and I talked about what we were Thankful for this year and he said his wife and that he has a home and his kids are talking to him and we are happy. I feel the same way. I have a husband and I have a home. It is going to be great. I just know it is.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Friday
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Diane: It is what they call positional vertigo. It will go away but do not know how long until it does. They did prescribe Meclizine for it and that makes you drowsy.
Tabatha: I will look into that type of therapy for it.
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Happy day after Thanksgiving. Hope you all had a good day. Thought I would share some after Thanksgiving humor, especially since weigh in is due tomorrow. Hugs all
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@Tabatha_cain, it'd be easier to just do one family per holiday. Glad Chloe had a good time. THANKS today I saw the heart specialist PA today. She answered many questions. But I have more. Hehehehe!!
@Patti241, I hope it leaves soon!!
@Kurtize, OH I WISH WE COULD!!
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Diane: Me too.0
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Good Morning VIP friends:
I hope you are all doing well this morning. Today is Saturday and I am not sure I am really feeling up to anything today even though I know I have to go out and door dash to make some more money. We are desperate for some money right now. I am struggling really hard core. We don't even have enough money for bills and that is rough.
@Patti241 - I do hope it helps you.
@Dianedoessmiles1 - I am glad you saw the PA and got some questions answered. Chloe had a great time. I am going to do just one family a year from now on.
Well I hope you all have a wonderful Saturday
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@Patti241, it takes time. Are you able to move about at all?
@Tabatha_Cain, were you able to do any door dash? SO SORRY things are rough money wise!! The economy has been going down, while pay does not go up or not up much. THANKS Tabatha it's great to know the why. Today was a very pretty day out.0 -
Happy Saturday, here is today's inspiration.
Every interaction in life works like a dance between partners. Learn to make every dance amazing and you can make your relationships amazing too.”
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Got another post card on my conqueror walk - Rovaniemi. Also completed 40% and planted another tree
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Members as we start into week 8, I may not be able to keep up (I can try!) so, if you do not see me, please know as OALs we are very hard at work.
@Patti241, how was the weekend?
@Kurtize, Dec will be good if we all look for it to be. Often our attitude makes all the difference. WOOHOO on your card from walking!!!
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Diane: The weekend was okay I guess. Was able to drive to the store.0
