Just for Today.... ONE DAY AT A TIME... Daily commitment for 2025
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
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Good grief my last post was full of typos . I was doing it from my phone and my phone keyboard is on the fritz. So sorry about that. I do actually know how to spell ! :)
JFT- and weekend:)
CAUTION Obstacles aheadโฆ(that is how I feel about all the things I need to tackle in the coming days)
- Getting a new phone- My whole phone has been on the fritz as I have run out of storage on the device itself due to apps. I don't even have many apps, but as time goes on , apps take up more storage as they get more updates.. and well, an old iphone 12 with only 65 gb of phone storage is apparently no longer enough. After much procrastination I finally ordered a new to me refurbished but certified Iphone 15 model. It's still two models behind the current version but phones have gotten so expensive. I was able to get one with 258 gb in the hopes that it would last me a bit longer. I dread the process of changing over my phone because I have had issues trying to do it myself in the past with transferring from old to new.
- Mom and Dad's Medicare plan for the 2026 year. Meeting with the agent today because they need to get off their current plan due to changes made that will make it to expensive for them. Mom just wants to be told what to do and doesn't even want to try to understand things on her own. Dad has VA and Medicare advantage and I am not sure that is needed. He definitely doesn't understand insurance and its painful trying to explain things to him.
- Get in more study time- this week I have not done well. Only got through three chapters this week. The evenings are full of distractions and I need to just start locking myself in my office in the evening I guess and getting my hubby to pick up some additional tasks in the evening.
- I have finally made a massage appt to see if I can get this knot or whatever it is out of my neck/shoulder that has been bugging me for months. It hurts to turn my head to the right and go from sitting back to sitting more straight up.
- Breakfast with my girls Saturday morning- looking forward to this!
Happy Friday everyone
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Mini-hiatus overโฆ Wed. had a day w/ my BFF PZ to belatedly celebrate her retirement & my bday last month. We drove 40 miles to small town on shore of Lake Michigan & ate at a microbrew pub (no alcohol this time though). I ate a taco flight (so fun) with homemade chips & beer cheese dip ~ yum! Then we thrift shopped, drove along the lakeshore & stopped at a beach/park/lighthouse. A fun day. Yesterday started w/ 4 mi walk w/ doggo, interrupted 2x by long chats with folks along the way. Did some household chores, then made apple crisp & finished reading chapter for evening Bible study. Since it was the final chapter of the book we used, we had munchies & more chitchat after, so home later than usual. No computer time for MFP either day, and didn't log food on W but did best guess for Th.
JFT F 11/14 ~ Gorgeous day! Sunny, only whisper of wind (so glad the gusty days took a break) and high of 59 (15 above normal!).
- Walked dog 4.32 mi ๐/ OT exercises (not as diligent lately)
- Leftovers for supper / healthy snack / limit sweets / log all food / 80 oz water / net calories zero
- More fall yardwork with the hubby: he mowed/mulched backyard leaves while I raked the tree roots area; I cut back yellow roses (finally), fenced & mulched front of house flowers; we piled leaves on curb for city pick-up; I dumped final pot of flowers that had hung on all this time; hung last wind chime in shed; helped hubby wire up wind spinner in shed; scrubbed & refilled heated birdbath; he cleaned up mower & stored in shed; he started snowblower to make sure it works when needed (yay). Except to maybe rake some leaves still on the trees, I think we're ready for snow to fly! Not that I want it this early. LOL
- Load/run dishwasher / read / digital declutter / 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!
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
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Recap F 11/14 ~ Gorgeous day! Sunny, only whisper of wind (so glad the gusty days took a break) and high of 59 (15 above normal!).
- Walked dog 4.32 mi ๐/ OT exercises (not as diligent lately) ๐ only 2x
- Leftovers for supper / healthy snack ~ apple crisp / limit sweets ~ leftover ginger cake from Bible study, few peanut M&Ms / log all food / 80 oz water ~ lost track completely / net calories zero ๐ฃ nope
- More fall yardwork with the hubby: he mowed/mulched backyard leaves while I raked the tree roots area; I cut back yellow roses (finally), fenced & mulched front of house flowers; we piled leaves on curb for city pick-up; I dumped final pot of flowers that had hung on all this time; hung last wind chime in shed; helped hubby wire up wind spinner in shed; scrubbed & refilled heated birdbath; he cleaned up mower & stored in shed; he started snowblower to make sure it works when needed (yay). Except to maybe rake some leaves still on the trees, I think we're ready for snow to fly! Not that I want it this early. LOL ๐ With the gusty winds again blowing Sat. the last of the leaves are pretty much down & hubby & I made the decision they're going to decompose on the lawn over winter. So I stored last rake in shed. Yay!
Load/run dishwasherhubby did Sat morning while I was out, he even washed pots ๐/ read / digital declutter / other? ๐ ta-da!
JFT Sat. 11/15 ~ Strong gusty winds back, mostly sunny and last day temps will be above normal. Back to reality tomorrow.
- Planned rest day / OT exercises / min. 5000 steps / if winds calm, walk dog to park
- Figure out supper / healthy snack / limit sweets / log all food / 80 oz water / net calories zero
- 9:00 - 1:00 checked out new location of winter market & not great, but some vendors I really like will be there ๐๏ธ /
Breadsmithbought sourdough at market instead / 11:00 - 2:00 stop at book fair where PZ is one of the local featured authors ๐ - Review/make planned donations / search red lentil recipes / rehearse music / read / digital declutter / call Mom / 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!
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
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@cschmitz110515- your day with your friends sounds lovely. A high of 59 in November is lovely. We are in our cloud and rain trend. I have MUD MUD MUD in the upper part of the pastures. Horses have to walk through mud to get to the water troughs and I hate that for them. Makes me crazy but luckily in the lower fields where the feeders its not muddy. At this point I'd rather things just freeze up.
My Friday went well but I felt like I ran behind all day. Spent about 3.5 hours with the friend of mine that is showing me the ropes with the insurance agent , Then I had to rush home to let the dog out and had about an hour to get some lunch and sit down and read another chapter and study a bit , then trek back into town for the massage. It was a really good massage. Just not long enough! I still have the sore area that won't seem to go away but my shoulders felt alot better in general. The therapist told me the tension in my shoulders is some of the worst she's seen . (she probably says that to all her client, lol)
Today I got up early and did a workout, then had breakfast with the a few friends , then a bit of shopping in town , came home , rewrapped horses leg, took the dog for a walk, got chores done, laundry in, and finally a birthday celebration dinner for a friend . Can a girl just have a minute to catch her breath??:)
Tomorrow should be better..
I am beat.. Ready for bed
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
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@HappyDonkey75 Hope you get a chance to catch your breath soon. A massage sounds lovely!
Recap Sat. 11/15 ~ Strong gusty winds back, mostly sunny and last day temps will be above normal. Back to reality tomorrow.
- Planned rest day / OT exercises ๐ 4x / min. 5000 steps ๐ /
if winds calm, walk dog to parknever got calm until after dark - Figure out supper ~ finished up leftover spaghetti, good thing it's hubby's favorite / healthy snack ~ none / limit sweets ~ apple crisp / log all food / 80 oz water ~ 64 / net calories zero ๐ฃ -250
- 9:00 - 1:00 checked out new location of winter market & not great, but some vendors I really like will be there ๐๏ธ /
Breadsmithbought sourdough at market instead / 11:00 - 2:00 stop at book fair where PZ is one of the local featured authors ๐ Review/make planned donations/ search red lentil recipes ~ found 1 that looks really good & easy (my favorite type) / rehearse music / read / digital declutter / call Mom โค๏ธ / other? ๐ ta-da!
JFT Sunday 11/16 ~ Temps now "normal" = low 40s & sunny, but windy so feels like 32F. Wearing my layers to walk doggo.
- Church 9:00 ๐ / purchase Luther's Small Catechism at Welcome Center ๐
- Walked dog 3.5 mi ๐ happy dog & happy me / OT exercises
- Help hubby when he makes beef stew (his version) & make cornbread for supper / healthy snacks / limit sweets / log all food / 80 oz water / net calories zero
- Packers v Giants noon ๐ they didn't play fabulous, but a win is a win
- Go over week's to-do list w/ hubby (he tends to need repeats) / refill bird feeders / purchase preservation foundation fundraising shirt before deadline tonight / rehearse music / read / digital declutter / 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!
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after my doctor's appt tomorrow. Can have black coffee. (Ugh!)
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ok today was slightly less hectic. Thank heavens
AND the weather was absolutely fantastic - 54 degrees with sun.
I need about 6 more hours in the day and that much energy to go along with it. Actually my energy was good today but this darkness at 4 pm seems to be my issue. It gets dark out and my brain and body want to be in the house settled down in my chair under my heated blanket.
JFT
- Ride friends horse for her- helping her out with a new horse that is giving her some issues
- 1 equine massage client today
- Grocery store
- Pick up cat food
- pick up Walmart order
- finish reviewing the medicare plan options for mom and dad and layout the pro/cons of the two different plans so they can understand it and get them to decide.
- Wash quilt
- rewrap horses leg
- Fill water tanks
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@more_freggies76 Hope your doctor's appt goes/went well. Hubby and I also dislike black coffee.
@HappyDonkey75 I hear you on issues with darkness early. Our sunset time is currently 4:22 p.m. (we're on the eastern edge of the Central time zone). This time of year I always look forward to winter solstice, after which daylight starts to increase, even if only minute by minute.
Recap Sunday 11/16 ~ Temps now "normal" = low 40s & sunny, but windy so feels like 32F. Wearing my layers to walk doggo.
- Church 9:00 ๐ / purchase Luther's Small Catechism at Welcome Center ๐
- Walked dog 3.5 mi ๐ happy dog & happy me / OT exercises ๐ 4x
- Help hubby when he makes beef stew (his version) & make cornbread for supper / healthy snacks ~ peanuts / limit sweets ~ apple crisp, 2 Hershey minis / log all food / 80 oz water ~ 64 / net calories zero ๐ -30
- Packers v Giants noon ๐ they didn't play fabulous, but a win is a win
- Go over week's to-do list w/ hubby (he tends to need repeats) / refill bird feeders / purchase preservation foundation fundraising shirt before deadline tonight / rehearse music / read / digital declutter / other? emailed uncle re bday, aunt updates in Oz ๐ ta-da!
JFT M 11/17 ~ Nice late fall day: temps in the 30s, sunny & very light breeze.
- Walked dog 4.27 mi & saw very young buck cross road & completely disappear into the woods ๐ happy me & happy dog / OT exercises
- Leftovers for supper / healthy snacks / limit sweets / log all food / 80 oz water / net calories zero
- Errands w/ hubby at Home Depot, gas in car & check tire pressure / 6:30 choir rehearsal
- Usual M garbage chores / download NP records / order Thanksgiving bread / wash dishes / grocery list for Th / start packing for overnight visit to folks tomorrow / read / digital declutter / 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!
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until after 5 pm. None of the same foods at dinner as at lunch. Can still have my dose of metamusal.
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Hour commitment - I won't eat again until tomorrow.
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What a dark , gloomy dreary wet day here weatherwise. We have an inversion and its just depressing. Didn't go out for any longer than necessary and the cats didn't even want to be outside long.
JFT- Monday
I DID IT! Got my new to me phone in the mail yesterday, spent 24 hrs avoiding and lamenting the idea of the task of transferring phones and service, but finally rolled up my sleeves and stepped through the process tonight while I was waiting for dinner to finish cooking. AND IT WENT SEAMLESSLY. The new phone has the new esim installed and both calls and texts are working. Seriously was not near as hard as I thought. I was expecting something so much more complicated because of my past several times. I guess technology has come a long way.
I also got through my first BIG 7 chapter REVIEW exam for my insurance course with a 95% . One of the requirements in the course is to score a minimum of 90% on every chapter exam to prepare for the real deal. Luckily on the exams in the course you can retake the exams until you get the material down pat. I will admit, a few I have had to take the exam twice to get there. The wording is really tricky and will be the same on the real exam (and I am not the best test taker)There are a total of 34 chapters to get through so I feel like I have barely scratched the surface. Some days I feel discouraged on how slow I have been going. I'd like to dedicate more time to studying but its hard. I am just not able to stay up late enough to study after all the madness of the day is over.
So feeling pretty accomplished today with just those two things.
I did get a treadmill session in during lunch and then a weight session in right after work, ended up feeing horses in the dreary dark of the night close to 6 pm. It was actually kinda creepy out there tonight, everything was dead still and quiet. Made me on edge a bit. There has been a cougar in the neighborhood I guess so , I didn't bother bringing along the dog. With her lack of sight, hearing and mobility she'd be easy bait for a hungry mountain lion.Poor girl.
Otherwise it was just a full busy day at work , we got our official letter of the merit increase , a whole 1% increase most of us got. (regardless of how well or not well your performance review went . While I knew that was coming , it really soured my mood all day. How does one find any motivation to work hard after such a slap in the face? it has certainly killed my morale . Lots of people very upset , understandably so. I have essentially taken a pay cut now because my insurance premiums have gone up this year but my wages haven't even come close to keeping up with inflation for the past three years. Part of why I am back to picking up equine clients where I can on the weekends.
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