Just for Today.... ONE DAY AT A TIME... Daily commitment for 2025

@PackerFanInGB I'm actually an only child, but mom's sibling support my decision to move her to assisted living. Unfortunately, none of her siblings live close. Her sister came in a few weeks ago and tried to help me talk her into moving. She made up stories about the boots and the other things she took. I don't know if she's delusional or lying.

My next step is getting her declared incompetent. I'm filling out paper work to take her to court to get guardianship so that I can move her even if she doesn't want to go. It may ruin what is left of our relationship, but she just isn't safe there any more. Thank you for your kind words. It isn't a pleasant thing, but I know it's the right thing.

Just for today, I will think about that blueberry bundt cake on the counter as a dessert to share with someone later today than my food for the day.

Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.

FT Monday

• Doggo at 6:00AM ✔️
• Work by 7:30 ✔️
• Meetings ✔️
• Lunch in newly opened cafe ✔️
• Meetings ✔️
• Give blood ✔️
• Go to mom's ✔️
• Home ✔️
• Nap ❌ But went to bed early
• Shower ❌
• Bed ✔️

Boy yesterday was a busy one. Almost forgot that I needed to go to the grocery for mom before going over. Heaven forbid she run out of sweet tea. She was in a pissy mood. I ticked her off within 2 minutes of being there, so I left as soon as I delivered the groceries. I really do not need to be treated poorly.

Tim didn't work late so he made dinner. It was nice to sit down and eat as a family. He is a good cook. I crashed on the couch not long after dinner. Between the busy day and giving blood I was wiped out. I was still pretty rough this morning. I decided to skip my first meeting of the day and sleep an extra 30 minutes. It seemed to help a bit.

People expect me to play pool this evening, but I may go to music bingo with Tim instead. Just depends on his mood and my energy level. Bingo is quicker than the pool tournament. If we go to bingo, I'll eat there. If I go shoot, I'll eat leftovers.

JFT Tuesday

• Work by 7:30 ❌
• Training direct report ❌ she went home sick
• Argue about a PO for a pipe repair
• Lunch at cafe
• Meetings until 4:30
• Home by 5:00
• Nap/Dinner
• Bingo/Pool
• Home by 11:00

Boredom at work = online shopping for things I almost need. I am thrifting though so it could be worse. Poshmark & Thredup. Two more hours and one more meeting and I can leave.

Unfortunately hubby is very busy and stressed. Things are not going well on his side of the plant. If his unit is down, the rest of the plant has to shut down. It's not a good situation.

Hour commitment - After my blueberries, I wont eat again until tomorrow.

today was a cluster of a day…. So much drama with my mother and SIL. I am about to have a bowl of ice cream which was in my plan today, but I will measure it out to make sure I don’t eat half the carton out of fatigue. I had an oncology treatment today, so that usually makes me tired anyway, plus the situation at my mom’s was mentally draining, and I’m historically an emotional eater…. So I’m trying to be aware of that fact and not make poor choices tonight. 😬

Tomorrow I hope to spend time in my sewing room and just work on my quilt, watch Netflix and have some quiet time.

I hope you all had a nice day! Tomorrow will be a brand new day….🥰

Hour commitment - I won't eat until noon or after.

JFT Tuesday

• Work by 7:30 ❌
• Training direct report ❌ she went home sick
• Argue about a PO for a pipe repair ✔️ lost the arguement
• Lunch at cafe ✔️Hot turkey sammy
• Meetings until 4:30 ✔️
• Home by 5:00 ✔️
• Nap/Dinner ❌
• Bingo/Pool ✔️ Bingo & dinner
• Home by 11:00 ✔️

Yesterday was a little on the boring side. I bought 3 work blouses from Poshmark, a cocktail dress for a wedding in October on ThredUp and 3 comfy summer dresses from Halara. I was only going to get 2 from Halara, but 3 was actually cheaper. I bought one earlier this summer and I LOVE it. It's the first time a built in bra has ever supported my DD chest without giving me a uni-boob. AND it has built in shorts so my thighs don't rub. Plus they are cute and cool in the crazy hot weather. In addition to my clothing purchases I bought V a blanket with a picture of her and Elliot on it and a pillow shaped like Merlin. I should not be allowed to get bored at work. It's expensive!

Went to music bingo instead of shooting pool last night. Hubby needed to destress, and he hates going with me to shoot pool.

Been pretty busy today so far. Because the plant is down we moved lab clean up day to today from September. I brought in Cracker Barrell breakfast for the whole gang. They seemed to enjoy it. They don't know I bought it with my own money not company money, but they were still appreciative.

Have an HIPD (High Impact Production Disruption) meeting at 4:00pm, these are awful. Then I need to go pick up Merlin from daycare. Will likely go to trivia this evening, and I'll need to stop by mom's on the way there. Other option is a Dutch Doubles Pool Tournament. I might do that because Tim is comfortable going to trivia without me and he can destress there.

JFT Wednesday

• Up with pup at 6:00-ish ✔️
• Pick up Cracker Barrell at 7:30 ✔️Close enough
• Work by 8:00 ✔️ Close enough
• Breakfast with group ✔️
• Emails & Meetings ✔️
• Meet with vendor about abatement project ✔️
• Lunch ❌ Ate enough at breakfast that I didn't need lunch
• Data entry for May (June tomorrow. July Friday - maybe) ✔️
• HIPD Call
• Merlin by 5:00
• Home by 5:30
• Decide between trivia & pool
• Either way limit to 3 beers and home by 11:00pm

Hi JFT friends! Just a quick check-in. I had my ablation this week and am a little sore, but I'm hoping for a smooth recovery. The cardiologist said he found more scarring than expected, so I'm not sure if this procedure will fix things. Hoping my HR settles and I can get back to my normal activities. For now, orders are to take it easy and no lifting anything over 10 lbs. for a week. No pool, ocean, or hot tub for 4! I was a little surprised at that, but the doc is trying to keep his record of zero post-op infections. Oh, well. Thank goodness for AC.

My son came down to stay for a few days and help with the dog, garden, and anything else I might need. He's currently chauffeuring my daughter around because her car broke down today. She's really overdue for a new vehicle but frazzled by the thought of shopping for one on her own. She's got a lot on her plate as a single mom, so I'm glad her brother is here to help.

In other "exciting" medical news, my pre-op testing showed all my liver enzymes are way up, so I'm off the statins again and have an appointment with my GP tomorrow. I'm a little nervous because of family history, but no sense in avoiding it. This has really felt like a lost summer.

Oh, well, no matter the issue, I really need to lean hard into changing my eating habits and losing the weight I put back on.

It sounds like many of you have a lot going on too. I'm going to try to catch up while I convalesce. In the meantime, wishing good things for all of you ❤️

Back from my parents T evening, yesterday drove to nearby town for pedi & shopping. Hubby and I have his nephew's wedding this weekend, 2nd for groom & bride, but at a nice place so I need to look like I made an effort LOL.

Caught up reading all the JFT posts. Sorry so many are going through difficult times. Virtual hugs to all!

@PackerFanInGB I too have been thinking of @Bex953172 and hoping they are well. I had to giggle when you said you had the house to yourself for a few hours. I love days like that, but don't get them very often, since hubby is a homebody and usually does stuff only with me. Not terribly nice for me to say, but sometimes I really miss being single and being totally independent. I always joke there was a reason I didn't marry until my 40s. LOL

JFT 7/31 R ~ 2nd day of Air Quality Advisory & learned this morning that was extended to tomorrow. Ugh! I so want to hang laundry outside and open windows in the house, but not if that means we smell smoke from Canadian wildfires on everything. We've either had that, or heat advisories. Thank heavens for AC.

• Walked dog 3.62 mi, waved at Al & RJ on separate missions, doggo got water at their place 😎 happy dog & happy me / OT exercises
• Took month end measurements / logged on MFP 😐️ pretty much same as last month, at least not worse
• Supper? / limit snacks & sweets / 64+ oz water / log all food / net calories zero
• Bloom boost in flower pots / water herb & tomato pots / make peach cobbler / make something with zucchini & ripe bananas (got free zucchini from roadside in neighborhood) / read / digital declutter / other?
• Concert at garden 6:00 / 1 adult beverage

WOTY 2025: Judicious ~ I just like the way the word sounds, and the meaning is right for me: having or showing reason and good judgement in making decisions. I can apply this word in so many ways!

Late posting but want to be accountable.

Recap 7/31 R ~ 2nd day of Air Quality Advisory & learned this morning that was extended to tomorrow. Ugh! I so want to hang laundry outside and open windows in the house, but not if that means we smell smoke from Canadian wildfires on everything. We've either had that, or heat advisories. Thank heavens for AC.

• Walked dog 3.62 mi, waved at Al & RJ on separate missions, doggo got water at their place 😎 happy dog & happy me / OT exercises 😀 3x
• Took month end measurements / logged on MFP 😐️ pretty much same as last month, at least not worse
• Supper? hubby & I picked up sushi on way to garden / limit snacks & sweets ~ power muffin & peach cobbler / 64+ oz water ~ only 48 / log all food / net calories zero 😀 112
• Bloom boost in flower pots / water herb & tomato pots / make peach cobbler / make something with zucchini & ripe bananas ~ Kodiak dark chocolate power muffins, high in protein (got free zucchini from roadside in neighborhood) / read / digital declutter / other? 😁 ta-da!
• Concert at garden 6:00 😀 decent weather, good crowd & band / 1 adult beverage 😁

JFT 8/1 F ~ Air Quality Alert keeps getting extended daily. I guess that's the way it's going to be for a while.

• Walked dog 3.8 mi 😁 happy dog & happy me / OT exercises
• Turkey burgers, green beans & arugula salad for supper / limit snacks & sweets / 64+ oz water / log all food / net calories zero
• Wash dishes, including 6 gallon milk jugs (most from Mom & Dad) / fill jugs from rain barrel / clean & refill both bird baths / prep card for tomorrow's wedding / gas in car / bank xfer / balance bank accts / update budget s/s / review eggplant recipes, now available at farmers market / call Mom / read / other?

WOTY 2025: Judicious ~ I just like the way the word sounds, and the meaning is right for me: having or showing reason and good judgement in making decisions. I can apply this word in so many ways!

Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.