@Gouldsgranite, THANKS!! How are you doing? Hey a FLASH FROM THE PAST: WOOF WOOF!! LOLOLOL!!
@Kurtize, WOOHOO on the moving soon!! WOW!! So happy for you all!!!

Insight Timer Quote: In every change, in every falling leaf there is some pain, some beauty. And that’s the way new leaves grow.—Amit Ray
Daily Insight:
I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn to do it.—Pablo Picasso
I AM:
I am grateful for my mistakes.
Action for Happiness:
Write down your hopes or plans for the future.
Fitness Quote:
You can’t improve if you don’t try.
Fun Fact:
NATIONAL FUN AT WORK DAY
Fight the workday doldrums during National Fun At Work Day on the last Friday in January! National Day Calendar makes it so easy to do when everyone around the workplace has a birthday for one example. Just head over to Search here!and enter any date for the current week (January 28 for example) to discover National Days to celebrate at work.
#FunAtWorkDay
Many people spend a good portion of their lives at work, so why should they not try to enjoy it? While looking to find fun things to do at work, let your imagination be the leader. Make sure to obtain your boss's approval for whatever fun and exciting things you choose to do. Better yet, get your boss involved in the fun!
Dave Hemseth and Leslie Yerkes, co-authors of 301 Ways to Have Fun at Work say, “Organizations that integrate fun into work have lower levels of absenteeism, greater job satisfaction, increased productivity, and less downtime.”
HOW TO OBSERVE FUN AT WORK DAY
Host a boss look-alike contest.
Organize a chili cook-off.
Go office to office singing random songs.
Create a healthy potluck with a variety of fruits and veggies.
Set up a corn hole game in the break room or in any appropriate space.
Celebrate the National Days with National Day Calendar
Use #FunAtWorkDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL FUN AT WORK DAY HISTORY
National Day Calendar continues researching the origins of this fun workday holiday. In the meantime, we will be having fun at work.
Fun At Work FAQ
Q. I work from home. Is this day for me?
A. Whether you work from home or work with others, National Fun At Work Day is for you.
Q. Are there other fun work-related holidays on the calendar?
A. Yes. Check these out:
Bike to Work Day
Fruit at Work Day
Working Moms Day

@Patti241 its going to snow a TINY BIT tonight and I LOVE IT!! Are you wintered out? I think in March, I'll be looking forward to warmer, but NOT HOT temps. LOL We are fickle beings!
@Gouldsgranite, LOL the motto still HOLDS my dear "ONCE a DAWGGIE, ALWAYS A DAWGGIE!" Of course, we are both leaders on different teams, but all leaders on all teams have the same goals. Helping our dear members to achieve a healthy life!!! i am so happy we found MFP to land on when Sparks closed!! WOW!! We've been here and active on the challenge since the FALL of 2021!! YUMMY FRESH spinach and lettuce!! Do you grow different types of lettuce? I'm always playing with various hobbies, yet, LOL Master of none. HOW COOL that Papashop's Mom will be 100!!! Will she tell people her secret to that?

It was only less than an hour past midnight where I live, and I've had my first encounter with the new HH. I asked myself if I was hungry and found hunger. Looked at my food log and enough time has passed since I last ate that a mini meal or snack is ok now.

But what hit me was that I didn't feel hungry until I went looking for it. There was actually another trigger that had me thinking about eating. I am reminded that words matter, and it's important for me to phrase things in a way that my mind will visualize the positive result I really want, because often we find what we look for. So, for this challenge my question isn't going to be "Am I hungry?" but "Am I still satisfied?" If I look for being content, feeling full and satisfied, I may just find that and delay eating. Sharing here in case that will make a difference for someone else.

I first discovered this when someone prayed over me for pain and then asked if the pain had decreased. I went looking for pain - and found it. I have floaters in both eyes and one day I noticed I didn't see them and got all excited and wanted to be sure they were gone, so I looked for them. And they came back. Then I did a little research and found that if ignored rather than focused on, sometimes the brain can get used to looking past them so you don't see them anymore. I believe that is what happened, but as soon as I looked for them, I could see them, because they were still there and it's taken months for them to fade into the background again. I'm learning I need to focus on and look for what I want to find, not what I expect to find. To look for wellness, health, contentment, and still satisfied from the last meal.

Rabbit 🐰Rabbit 🐰 wishing luck to all who read this.

Insight Timer Quote:

We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.—Martin Luther King Jr.

Daily Insight:

The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.—Jiddu Krishnamurti

I AM:

I honor my need for quiet and reflection.

Action for Happiness:

Send a message to let someone know you’re thinking of them.

Fitness Quote:

Losing weight is a mind game. Change your mind. Change your body.

Fun Fact:

NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY

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National Freedom Day, always observed on February 1st, celebrates freedom from slavery. It also recognizes that America is a symbol of liberty. The day honors the signing by Abraham Lincoln of a joint House and Senate resolution that later became the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. President Lincoln signed the Amendment outlawing slavery on February 1, 1865. It was not ratified by the states, however, until later on December 18, 1865.

#NationalFreedomDay

"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction." ~ 13th Amendment

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY

Reflect on the freedoms found in the United States.
Attend a National Freedom Day ceremony.
Read about or watch a documentary about the 13th Amendment.
Visit an art gallery or museum displaying pieces inspired by the 13th Amendment.
Attend a forum or lecture to discuss the 13th Amendment and its impact, then and now.
Read the 13th Amendment in its entirety.
Teach someone about the 13th Amendment.
Write about or discuss the 13th Amendment in a social media post, broadcast, or article.
Use #NationalFreedomDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL FREEDOM DAY HISTORY
A former slave by the name of Major Richard Robert Wright, Sr. created National Freedom Day. Major Wright was looked upon as a great leader in the community. It was believed by Major Wright, that this day needed to be celebrated.

February 1st holds significance because that was the date Abraham Lincoln signed the 13th Amendment outlawing slavery in 1865. On June 30, 1948, President Harry Truman signed a bill proclaiming February 1st as the first official National Freedom Day in the United States.

@Patti241 glad you friend is doing a little better.

Happy new month

@Patti241, Glad he's better today!! Does this mean he's going to rehab soon? or has he.
@Dnjoys, Love the rephasing you did asking instead "Am I still satisfied?"
@Gouldsgranite ,,, Oh I'd LOVE TO meet your DMIL!! LOL she's a SKETCH!!! Love her attitude!!
@Kurtize WOOHOO HAPPY FEBRUARY!!

Insight Timer Quote:
What we know matters but who we are matters more.—Brene Brown
Daily Insight:
Faith in oneself is the best and safest course.—Michelangelo
I AM:
I am capable of waiting for the success that aligns with my efforts.
Action for Happiness:
Ask a friend how they have been feeling recently.
Fitness Quote:
You are what you eat so don’t be fast, cheap, or fake.
Fun Fact:
NATIONAL GROUNDHOG DAY
National Groundhog Day on February 2nd each year asks one question. Will he see his shadow? Ok, well, maybe it asks another question. Will there be six more weeks of winter? The day is celebrated each year in the United States and Canada.
#NationalGroundhogDay
Traditionally the groundhog awakens from his nap for a nice welcomed break during the winter to see if he can see his shadow. Many believe if the groundhog sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter. If this is so, he retreats into his den and goes back to sleep. However, if he does not see his shadow, the groundhog remains outside to play, and people celebrate, believing spring is just around the corner.
Tradition
The tradition of predicting the length of the remaining winter is intertwined with the Christian holiday, Candlemas. The clergy would bless candles symbolizing the 'light of the world' to give to their congregations. Another tradition associated with this day is eating crepes. Germans practiced the art of predicting the winter with a hedgehog. When they arrived in the United States, they settled in the hills of Pennsylvania, and the groundhog became the official predictor.
Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, has hosted the annual Groundhog day event. Thousands of people come to the town of Punxsutawney on Groundhog Day for this day of celebration.
Although already a well-known day, Groundhog Day received widespread attention due to the 1993 film Groundhog Day, which was set in Punxsutawney and portrayed Roger Rininger as the groundhog.
HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL GROUNDHOG DAY
Watch Punxsutawney Phil and see if he sees his shadow.
Make your own prediction for National Groundhog Day.
Watch a documentary about groundhogs.
Watch Groundhog the movie. And then, watch it again.
Read the Farmer's Almanac to determine the likelihood of an early spring. Does Phil agree?
Look for your shadow.
Use #NationalGroundhogDay on social media.
NATIONAL GROUNDHOG DAY HISTORY
An early American reference to Groundhog Day can be found in a diary entry by storekeeper James Morris, dated February 4th, 1841, of Berks County, Pennsylvania.
"Last Tuesday, the 2nd, was Candlemas day, the day on which, according to the Germans, the groundhog peeps out of his winter quarters and if he sees his shadow he pops back for another six weeks nap, but if the day be cloudy he remains out, as the weather is to be moderate."
Groundhog FAQ
Q. What's another name for a groundhog?
A. Groundhogs are also called a woodchuck.
Q. Does a groundhog hibernate?
A. Yes. The groundhog is a hibernating rodent.
Q. Where do groundhogs live?
A. Groundhogs are native to the North American continent and are not found elsewhere in the world.

@Patti241 , oh good! Yeah! Will he have to watch his sodium? Do you get food for you all or does he?
@Gouldsgranite I'm so sorry about the not being able to travel there. Though that is a very wise decision! No one wants to woohoo a family member and possibly lose 1 or more others. Love the shirts! Every family reunion we order shirts ahead of time. Lol some have them all. I got my first one this past summer! The resort we stayed at was in the Adirondack mountains. Gorgeous! Many would stop of to ask what was the gathering for. Lol our shirts said "Roberts Family Reunion". People are silly. Are you going to call her or send her a card type thing? I found others adore cards or both. They reread them often.

Good evening everyone

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. Today we close on our new home. I am so excited about that. Cannot wait. I have today off so that we can get our things done that we need to get done. We will officially be moving in on Friday. So that is pretty awesome. Going to be an interesting week.

@Dianedoessmiles1 - I am glad it sounds like you are feeling better and that the hospital was able to treat you quickly. I hope you are doing better now.
@Kurtize - Wow that is crazy. You moving all that way. I hope your move goes well.
@DNjoys - That is rough. It is hard to get our bodies to recognize when we are hungry or not.

Well I hope you all have a wonderful Monday.

Tabatha

@patti241 - Good morning!

@Kurtize - our first snowfall comes today. Yay! Can't leave winter behind until....

@Dianedoessmiles1 - We ordered her a fitting 100th birthday bouquet. She loves purple and roses and flowers so I'm excited she'll get it today a day early. I often send her cards. She always loves them too! My list of card people is 2. Feel as it's a thing of the past. I used to send them to the gks for birthdays. Then they grew up and now we text message everything instead.

Good afternoon all, it is 85 outside. A very nice day.
Sending good vibes and blessing to you all.
Happy Monday

I soar on eagle wings, high above the madness of the world. - Jonathan Lockwood Huie

Good evening Gouldsgranite.

@Dianedoessmiles1 - I'm on the Mission Slimpossible team. I've met Sparkuvu somewhere before, probably IBC. 5% members often get around. 🙂