I took the doggies out this morning and boy was it cold! I just looked and it says 3°. I think we will be staying inside for a while.
I'm thankful for many things today, but especially for all of you. My friendships here are very special!
I don't have anything special on my agenda today. I started a three day juice cleanse yesterday so the most part I'm just going to stay home and take care of myself. I'm not much for New Year's resolutions, but I do think about small things which give me a possibility of living better. Several years ago I gave up chemical lipsticks and I have stuck with that. LOL. It crossed my mind the other day to be more mindful of things that I'm doing when I have the potential to hurt myself. Tweaking my back up on the roof could have been avoided had I thought things through a little better. Yesterday acknowledged that I didn't need to carry both of my moms water bottles in at once. I could make two trips which would take 30 seconds longer.
I'm headed to the basement for a little bit this morning. I piped in on a mini declutter thread and my basement is a disaster. I'm going to see if I can shape it up little bit this morning. As a reward, I may go over and get my car washed and cleaned inside. That's not Something I want to do outside when it's 3° and the dogmobile is pretty dog-ish these days.
Well whatever your New Year's eve plans are I hope it's great! Tomorrow we will be facing another new year together. Have a great day everyone!
Good morning, Debbie, and those to join us! I'm enjoying my coffee by my own tree this morning. I don't mind staying at the farm, but there's nothing like Home Sweet Home.
It's back to work at my regular time for me this morning. The family got back late last evening, and I had a nice supper waiting in the oven for them to welcome them back. I'm not sure what I'll end up doing today, but probably a grocery run and errands are in the plans. And I'll probably get off early. Jake and I just plan a quiet night of watching New Year's Eve come in on TV, although I seriously doubt that either of us will be awake to watch the Ball drop.
Does anyone have fun plans to ring in the New Year tonight?
I just read your New Year's resolutions, Debbie. I don't make New Year's resolutions, either, but I do want to be more mindful to perform as many acts of kindness as the opportunity presents every day, get rid of the clutter in my life, and to complain and procrastinate less.
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Debbie - a three day cleanse on new years?!? Not that I do much for new years though, LOL. You are way brave tacklin' the basement though. Good thoughts on taking care of yourself better!
Linda - can I have you working for me? Very minimal pay but great chatter . I love your ideas for new years "resolutions". My condition has taught me I'm not a very good friend, and I'm trying hard to be a better one, but I can get better about that even more!
Like Linda (and I bet many others on here), I'm betting I won't be awake to watch the ball drop. It will be interesting to see if DH and the kids stay up or not, and if I sleep through it .
Today I meet with a friend for lunch, and not many plans other than that. DD has a roller skating date with a friend (cool, eh?!), and then she's off to "first night" which has *amazing* ice sculptures and many activities. DH and DS will meet her there, but I'll stay home since I can't walk much. DD said she'll push me in a chair, but I'm too d@mned proud, never mind that's not fun in a crowd anyways. I guess I'll have to get over that if I don't improve so that I can do more things with my family!
I put my new chimes up, I can hear them through the window. I love them!! They have such a deep, beautiful tone. Ahhhh....
Yesterday I did manage to read posts before bed, but nothing more. Was out the door at 6 and in bed at midnight. lol Almost started today's thread.
Tammy you are a good friend. Sometimes I don't think you give yourself enough credit for all the kind things you do for others. Sometimes accepting help when we have physical limitations is rough. It was sweet your DD offered to push you.
Debbie I loved your new year reflections! Good luck with the basement. I've Ben purging things here and there. Less feels good. I try to donate as much as I can. Which reminds me, DD gave me a huge bag of clothes to donate. I'll out that on my to do list today.
Linda hope you and Jake enjoy tonight. Believe me nothing good happens after midnight lol
I'll be spending my night with drunken NYE party goers. We are having a little crisis at work, thanks to the Governor, so I can expect my days to get longer. My Chief, the director of security and the MTA Chairman maybe looking for new jobs soon if we don't come through.
Yesterday was tough. All funerals are. When you see the children up close it just breaks your heart. We still have another funeral Saturday for one of the other airman killed in Afghanistan last week. The NYPD officer who died from a heart attack on duty funeral. Finally a Port Authority Police Officer's funeral who was killed in a car accident on his way to work. Believe me I know I have so much to be thankful for. I am so lucky for the friends, which includes all of you and family who help keep me sane when life gets difficult. But more importantly to share simple everyday moments with.
I did have a wonderful surprise yesterday. I ran into a dear friend who retired a few years ago. She has since moved to Florida and was in NY for her 9/11 physical. She has been diagnosed with Wagner's Disease from her exposures during the recovery efforts. She was retired on the 9/11 bill. She restored my faith in the job yesterday. She told her doctor she has needed to be quick and busted her butt to make it to the funeral. She is originally from Ireland and I love her broague. Not sure if it's my head of the hat, but it's always lopsided. I am proud that I can still wear my original dress uniform after 13 years, with my vest underneath! Not too many officers can say that lol
Happy New Year. Can't wait to share another year with all of you.
Joanne is throwing her annual NY Eve party tonight and I'll need to tiddle up in party duds which will do me good. As usual, I won't make it to midnight but will probably be home by ten, escorted by a "designated" walker. Last year I had two of them and it was icy. I had on my Yak-Traks and they kept hanging on to me!
Michelle is coming noonish today and I need to clear a little bit of the post Christmas clutter so she can clean properly. I intend to sort things as I pack them away since there were a lot of decorations that were either not used or getting old. I need to get back to basics.
As we wrap up another year, I am thankful for the holidays spent with my family. My parents are probably going to be moving from my childhood home this year, and I am so glad they are doing it voluntarily and while they are still fairly mobile. I know it will be an adjustment for everyone and I resolve to be as positive and helpful as I can. It was awesome to spend Christmas with them, most of my siblings (who all still talk to each other!!) and my own kids.
Other than that, I am thankful for everyone here and the continued support and great recipes/tips. I am wrapping up this year 6 pounds lighter than 2014 and I know SB has improved my eating habits
DS1 will be leaving us today; this is his last semester before graduation and the reality of adulthood hits him. Think he is in for a surprise???
Debbie and Linda, I think we could all benefit from more kind acts and less clutter.
Tammy, enjoy your lunch. May 2016 treat you kindly.
Jennifer, . Your job must give you many reminders of the frailty of people. Stay safe tonight.
Off to find more coffee. Enjoy the last day of the year, chicks.
Thankful Thursday, South Beach diet, December 31
. I love your ideas for new years "resolutions". My condition has taught me I'm not a very good friend, and I'm trying hard to be a better one, but I can get better about that even more!
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. Your job must give you many reminders of the frailty of people. Stay safe tonight. 