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#421

Arabella , 08-19-2007 03:22 PM

Yeesh, Anagram, me too! 2 days in a row, triskets in the afternoon, cookies at night. And I had four of them last night, after, again, too much wine. Today I'm back OP again, though and gung ho.

Ditto on the lazy day, too. We walked and I did a set of tai chi but otherwise I'm totally into weekending it today.

OH it's very cool here. Funny, the locals always say that after the parade summer's over. And so often the weather seems to turn right then. Nevertheless, I'm sure we've got lots of nice weather to come.

Have a lovely, restful evening, Queenies! Fresh start Monday coming up...
#422

anagram , 08-20-2007 04:58 AM

Yes, Fresh Start Monday. Despite all failures, large and small, I still feel I'm doing better. Better than what, I'm not sure, but better - even if only in focus. And the occasional good number shows up, though doesn't stay.

Went to bed early to get that "good night's rest" after a thoroughly restful day (almost boring). So then I wake up way early. Hmm. But at least I didn't eat quite as much. And I do feel rested now - by early afternoon, I'll be fading but then I can take a little late afternoon siesta. Not doing as much of that on the prednisone but I can still sit and relax.

Have good menu planned for today. Hope I can deviate only in fresh veggies. I accomplished a terrific amount yesterday in the "small things" category. Leaves me with a fairly open day to lop off more things on the list. Even yard is looking decent but will try to do another half hour or so in the name of exercise.

More rain expected. Good for us but it will be hot later in the week so too early to transition clothing, etc. Did some sorting and will be taking a small trip to charity today in my running around.

Dear BIL still having problem after problem. I can only imagine the depth of DSis' physical/mental fatigue. Must figure out something more to do to help. It's one of those "help-less" situations. If "want to" could do it, it'd be done.

So off I go to my new week - hope yours is a great one. I may get in a little snooze in the recliner once I amble around a bit. Too early for breakfast. But will set some fruit out to warm up for the day and to keep in mind for my plan. I don't even seem to mind that it's a "Rainy Monday" though that tune keeps going through my head. Monday, Monday...............................
#423

ceara , 08-20-2007 09:06 AM

Fresh start Monday indeed! My fingers feel like sausages....too many tortilla chips with salsa. Water here I come...after another coffee.

It is raining...and raining...which is good....still no water in the ditches. A nice slow rain. Cooler too. The only thing is that the dogs are wet and bored...'cause they are stuck indoors...much like kids they are! I am going to groom on some...they are itchy and I need to discover why....

So...laundry is calling, dogs are calling and I want to crawl back into bed...it was the "tent" bash of DS this past Sat....it looks like a gypsy bunch moved in out there still because it rained and the tents are all left up hoping for a dry day...which may be Friday....I am hoping to "catch up" on sleep tonight....

So...time for breakfast and another
#424

Arabella , 08-20-2007 09:11 AM

Fresh start Monday
I'm a wee bit weary this morning -- had trouble getting to sleep last night. I was reading my novel, starting to drop off... but then as soon as I turned out the light and laid my head down, a hot flash had me wide awake and anxious. I hate that! I definitely need to:

1. Knock off the wine.
2. Start meditating on a daily basis.

I haven't been drinking at all through the week but a few glasses on Friday night, a few more Saturday night and then two with dinner last night. I can pretty much count on hot flash action, after that.

I went for a walk around the harbour last night after dinner, for a total of 1.5 hours walking. Also did a set of tai chi.

Anagram, I know so well what you mean about the "almost boring" day! I've always got to try to strike a balance or I feel like I'm stagnating. And that's no good either!

So sorry that BIL's troubles continue! I'm sure that your support helps a lot, even just staying in touch.

Yesterday was the anniversary of my BIL's death. It's still pretty vivid. We had MIL with us and it was just a few weeks after she'd been diagnosed terminal. She was flying back to Toronto that day and in the morning we got the call about her son. My poor DH is still reeling a bit. Not to mention Keith's widow. She keeps very busy but she says she still cries every day.

We'll be getting together in TO next month for the interment of MIL's ashes.

So hard to deal with, this issue of mortality. But the lesson, always, is to live our lives the best we can.

Sorry to be so heavy on a Monday morning! Let's take that fresh start and run with it! Love to all...
#425

Arabella , 08-20-2007 09:13 AM

Hey Ceara! I say crawl back into bed
#426

Amarantha2 , 08-20-2007 12:52 PM

Huzzah, I'm chipper than I might be on deadline day as I again lost weight this week! Will definitely make it back into the 130s soon, although today is going to be a controlled higher day, no streak, then bam back in the streaks and thus I will fool body.

Otherwise, blah. Sometimes it gets like that. I worry too much, am too over committed, talk to people and there's no enthusiasm in myself and I wonder why I am talking to them at all.

I do think the pup has tired me out a bit.
#427

ceara , 08-21-2007 08:26 AM

Puppies have a way of doing that...they do everything with 150% of their energy and focus. Mayhaps a lesson in there for me?

Rainy day...have put cinnamon on the new ant hills...darn things. Every year, same places they try. I usually flea spray them but the bee-keepers say cinnamon. I'll try it...sure smells better!

'K...I'm working up to a walk...a novelle idea....1 load of laundry in and I'm off to help with an AI later this am...so must boogey!
#428

anagram , 08-21-2007 09:25 AM

Rainy, rainy again today but not affecting my mood one bit. Still muddling along at better than average but not apparently enough to see any major losses. Still need to pick up more exercise.

Wood Nymph, hugs to all of you. Anniversaries are especially difficult, and esp. the first.

Empress, congrats on the loss!

Cinnamon, eh, ceara? New one to me. Let me know if it works. DD having an ant problem and reluctant to spray in house because of princesses. Do you have to use a lot?
#429

Amarantha2 , 08-21-2007 10:54 AM

Ceara, more like 200 percent ... I just gave her a bath after readin' your post and I am takin' her to Dr. Negative Against Her Breed Vet today. The blessin' o' her, though, is she's so non-hairy that no critters seem to be in evidence. She's very wriggly in a bath but really a good girl ... the vet seems to think she'll bite him because she has a drop of chow blood in her, I guess, since there's a pretty pattern on her tongue. Mostly she's a Golden Lab type, not pure breed but a lovely lass just the same.

I am awfully fond o' this pup, I guess.

Startin' a new streak 'n away I go! Had a nice high day yesterday during the Deadline Day from the Black Lagoon.

Thanks for the congrats, Anagram.

Wood Nymph, hope things are goin' well today and ye feel a tad better than Monday. I know I do.
#430

Arabella , 08-21-2007 11:58 AM

Queenly this a.m.
Just had a facial, which was lovely and relaxing. And managed to meditate while the mask dried, so there's two birds. Had a run before I went and stretched. Went for coffee with ex-coworker, which was very nice too. All in all a good morning -- other than, of course, not getting much work done

I'm a wee bit hyper though -- more caffeine than I'm used to these days. So much energy!

I'm off to pick up DS and DGS and then will work from couch on laptop this aft.

Ceara, does the cinnamon kill those industrious little creatures or just dissuade them? I've put cayenne in front of door sills before, which seemed to keep them away. I've got nothing against them, myself but DH really doesn't like them in the house.

Amarantha, Yay for you! You're getting awfully close to that ultimate goal.

Who could be neg. against GLs? Problem must be with doctor, for sure.

Anagram, thanks for the hugs! I'm trying to remember how tender my poor DH still is so I'll be esp. nice to him.

Yes, sometimes a rainy day is entirely pleasant and cozy. We're looking at getting a propane insert for our fireplace (has a clunky, ugly woodstove insert now that ruins the otherwise elegant fireplace and isn't really usable). And I think of a cool, rainy day, a fire, a book... Bring it on!

K, Lovelies. I'm off to get my boys...
#431

Amarantha2 , 08-21-2007 02:28 PM

Huzzah, Wood Nymph, he wasn't negative at all today and in fact was very nice about my little queen and they have the timing of all her puppy things worked out for me, so things seem to be ok. She was a doll ... is currently barking at Demon Child, who doesn't seem to mind so I think I'll just opt out of getting involved.

Did tires and grocery but just too tired to do finances and will just get some rest today and hope the house isn't foreclosed or anything (joke).

I need a vacation and haven't had one for years.
#432

wsw , 08-21-2007 04:32 PM

hi royals!

just a quick drop in to say hi. definitely used my fresh start monday card yesterday. this heat is just wearing me out to no end. well, greetings to all in the palace. thinking of you one and all.
#433

Arabella , 08-22-2007 11:03 AM

I'm on the fly, too. I'm driving to the other end of the island to celebrate the 40th of a visiting friend. And feeling a little frantic, it being the middle of the working week, middle of the day and etc. Ah well, it will be good to see her and I'll endeavor to get away early.

All going well, but I know my mood and frame of mind at the moment is dangerous. I'll have to be verrry careful to continue with the stellar behaviour I've been practicing

I've gotten in walks after dinner every evening in addition to my usual. For some reason, though, I haven't been sleeping well Well, I'm sure it'll pass. :snore:

WSW and all Royals! Let's take this day and do our best with it.
#434

Arabella , 08-22-2007 11:04 AM

Oh Amarantha, me too! We need VACATIONS!!!
#435

wsw , 08-22-2007 11:27 AM

Arabella-have fun at your visiting friend's 40th today! i am with you and amarantha- i need a vacation too. i am stressed, exhausted, and sick of all these stupid ms "technical glitches" already! plus, i too need sleep. between the oppressive heat, and ms stuff, etc, sleep has been eluding me way too much this past week. ah well! i have a therapeutic massage in a little while, and i am looking forward to that big time! it is the second to the last one in a series of massages which i was given as a most wonderful and generous gift, every second of which i have enjoyed and been very grateful for. food not the greatest last night. better today, though. ah, onward and downward, i say. take care, all.

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