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Mornin'! It is grey out there....is DLST next week? I find it so dark when I get out of bed in the mornings.
I have to work today, so must be off shortly...to find some brekkie and shower. Glad all went well wsw...and that 2 years went fast..I remember when he was leaving! 'K...gotta log my food from yesterday....:wave: |
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Have a good day! |
Hi, Jane! Hope you are havin' a good day also!
Sword Bearer! :wave: Ye are doin' great and hope ye enjoy work today. I am forcin' self to take today off, at least, just a little space until Sacred Bootcampy Weigh-In Day. I guess I'm doin' a small bootcamp o' mine own these days, walked two hours today, cals down for past two days. :drill: Wsw, glad ye had such a good friend from the old days to do the medical test thing with ye. Congrats on a good result. To all, mentioned 'n un ... ye know! :hug: |
:wave: Queenlies! The memorial service was good yesterday, if extremely difficult. I went to a gathering at his aunt's place afterwards. I learned that he had not been in touch with his family for over 10 years -- just too ashamed of his addiction and afraid of disappointing people again. But I also learned that he was in a community program that he contributed to and was surrounded by supportive people. He'd caught a flu and then I guess his heart just gave out. The body can only take so much.
Addiction is a terrible thing -- makes me more determined to let go of mine. I'm doing well, moving forward. Not leaving anything behind but just determined to make the most of my life. Gotta go -- love ya, tho. |
Ah, Wood Nymph, a good mantra for us all.
"I'm doing well, moving forward. Not leaving anything behind but just determined to make the most of my life. " 'Tis good you were able to go to service and to aunt's and to learn more of what has been going on in his life. wsw, glad that's behind you. And what a wonderful friend you have. ceara, glad you're back with us. Hope things are looking more resolveable. Empress, a respite beith good and willhelp you on your bootcamp path. I missed my "official" weighin this week but a day late I was down to .8 of a lb above the elusive "hit it once and I will again" number. Probably blew everything since then though. I am personally in the "Nightmare from the Money Pit" or something like that re installation of appliances. Can't even begin to waste words describing what's gone on here. Made it tough to manage food - no working stove, microwave, d/w (but who needs that when you can't cook anything). Stuff cut up, out - a stove standing in the midst of the traffic pattern. I do not anger easily but I am being sorely tried. Today a handyman is coming to do a long list of other little (and some slightly bigger) things for me. Turmoil but, this too will be sorted out - 'tis not life and death - just more ways in which I can practice being :queen:ly. Supposedly all will be accomplished tomorrow but I can tell you one appliance dealer whose reputation will be suffering. Went to funeral with sis yesterday. Fellow died from same cancer her dh has and they all met through support group. Hard, hard. So today will be busy, hectic but I hope it will be as nice a fall day as yesterday was. When I was coming in last night, Mr. Full Moon was flirting with me and I almost responded to his seduction. Maybe tonight (if I'm not so tired), I can respond and spend a little outdoor evening time admiring him. |
Again, my condolences, Wood Nymph, but ye seem to have found a sense of closure and determination to go forward with your own progress and I think that's great and also love your mantra.
Ah, Anagram, I also be in the money pit, for different reasons, but been there before 'n know a few secret passages out o' there. Huzzah. To all, unmentioned and mentioned ... ye know the drill. |
Another strange day. Handyman and son are on second run for parts. But he's done many small things so 'tis progress I 'spose.
I've also got more done than usual, outside, computerwise and clothing-sorting wise. So day not a total waste. Hoping the boys will soon get back from their jaunt and get a little more done though it looks now like the list will be far from completed today. I will need Fresh Start Monday though it may indeed be Tuesday as kitchen still in mucho disarray. Friends offering to cook for me, feed me, etc. but I live in the land of restaurants within a mile or two and can forage for myself quite nicely. I'm laughing, really, about how these supposedly simple things have become quixotic quests. Not life and death, folks. Just not supposed to be so complicated and/or hysterical. Looks like walk won't be happening unless just at dusk. If they're gone by then. I'll just have to go jiggle around a little bit to get in some exercise. Really cold out there; may finally be turning on heat tonight. Come to think of it, dusk walk might be nice (if cold) as I have a tentative date with Mr. Moon. |
Oh, sweet Arabella...I'm so sorry for your losses, and so inspired by your words. Yes, I'm ready to make the most of my life. Time to stop letting "life" dictate my actions and seize control of my ship! (and a mighty ship it is!)
Anagram...My fingers are crossed for all to be back in order for you ASAP. I know only too well the chaos you're living at the moment. Washing dishes in the bathtub was not fun as I recall! :hug: wsw...So glad to hear that your colonoscopy went well, and that your friend was there to support you. As a newly-turned 50 year old, I know that I'm supposed to be having one done soon. :yikes: Too much going on right now, definitely next year! ceara...How I look forward to the day that I can kick work-related stress out of my life too! Hang in there til you can! Hugs to all...mentioned and un- I still have much to do today. Haven't even been outside yet and I don't want to miss out on this glorious fall weather! I have sworn to myself that I will get out there for a walk. My battery is somewhat re-energized, I'm trying to get my house in order...which really helps me to function better...when the house is a mess, so am I! Am finally doing the summer/winter clothing switch over and a mini fall clean up of the piles of papers, mail, & magazines that seem to accumulate on every flat surface in this house. Practicing feng shui as best I can... Today, so far, has been a stellar day of eating all the right stuff...will call it an un-official Day 1. Looking forward to new royal holiday thread...nothing like a change of season to "start over..." Happy day to all! :wave: |
A new week begins. I got my tulips planted yesterday....so at least that job is off my mind! Such as it is :lol:
Going for a walk this morning...nice, sunny and bright...and chilly I assume. No prob. Am holding onto myself by my fingernails these days! |
Just had a lovely frosty morning walk. So nice.
So now I'm girded for the appliance installer battles today - assuming they show up. Handyman showed up yesterday - got about half done. To return Saturday (and maybe Sunday). However, stress took its toll..........I must learn to deal better. I wasn't falling apart any other way - got lots of stuff done too. But food - I know, a comfort, a reward for the irritation, etc., etc. I think I'll have to turn in my crown and work to earn it back. I know food will not take care of this problem, only time and sternness will. And I'm quite capable of that - so JUST DO IT. So I will, I must, I shall, I am. :kickbutt::kickbutt::kickbutt::kickbutt: |
Monday dawns in the Palace
A cold one -- getting awfully close to the freezing point . Nipply, as Eydie would say ;).
It feels a bit like "morning in the burnt house": up and doing what needs to be done amidst the ashes. I guess that's the only way but I'm taking the time to grieve, too. It just so happened that I had a lot planned for the weekend, which may have been a good thing. I went with some Reiki folk on Saturday to do treatments as part of a holistic therapies component at a Red Hat Ladies convention. There were 160 of them there and what a blast it was to see them. The outfits were incredible and they had these chosen personas. One sweet little thing came fluttering up to me and introduced herself: "I'm Madame Butterfly!" Lots of feather boas, sequins, glitter, frills, etc. And they were so receptive to the treatments. It was great! Saturday evening we went out to dinner with DH's sister and her husband and then off to see "Across the Universe," which was spectacular. And then yesterday I was at a mini-retreat for the sound yoga group. Lots of chanting, some with simple steps, a silent walk through the woods, a chanting walk through the labyrinth, an hour to be alone (I went and sat on the beach -- it was warm enough and beautiful. A seal came up to check me out and stayed with me for a little while.), a laughing yoga session and then a potluck. As I expected would happen, I broke down a few times but people took it in stride. They may have just thought it was an emotional response to the exercises. But I've got to say, it's a pretty surreal experience to lie on the floor with tears streaming into your ears while people all around you are chuckling and hooting and guffawing. WSW, hope you're recovering from colonoscopy. I'm trying not to dread mine and looking forward to having it "behind" :rolleyes: me too. Anagram, how distressing to have "the trades" wreaking havoc on your Palace! I wish them godspeed and may they leave all in good order! I like your mantra too: I will, I must, I shall, I am. :strong: I'm not free of the impulse to yield to comfort feeding. But I've been able to remind myself of the necessity to refrain. Comfort must come from another source and I remind myself, also, that there are plenty of them that don't insulate me from life. Num-num numb. Katrina, thanks for the condolences (and thanks to any else that I've forgotten to thank -- it really does help). We're paralleling on the need to attend to mess! House is still a shambles, although DH actually put in some time on it over the weekend. Hope you got out and enjoyed some of that fabulous weather yesterday! Amarantha, thanks to you, too for the condolences. Huzzah for the passages out of money pit -- may your trip out be swift and victory decisive! Ceara, good for you, getting tulips in! I'm drawn to the bulbs in the stores but am wondering when/if I would manage to plant them. On the other hand, it would be great to have some to force indoors... K, Sweeties, I must be off. I'm going to try to take some me time throughout the day this week. Will probably make me more productive in the final analysis. Love to all, mentioned or un-. Let's make this one count! |
Fresh Start Tuesday for me this week. Have three new appliances finally installed, mess mostly taken care of.
So today I'm devoting to recovering from stress. To be another lovely day and I WILL get in a walk in the red maple treed park. WILL make it to either the new supposedly fab grocery store or at least Wal-Mart. WILL relax. WILL get ready for my trip tomorrow to Princessville. WILL smile, will eat in a more healthy mode, will refurbish healthy pantry, WILL, WILL, WILL. :kickbutt: As I type, my baby bro is in a hospital in San Diego preparing for gastric bypass. He WILL be on my mind all day. I hope he's doing the right thing. He has lost 40 pounds already in the "prep" stages for the surgery. I'm thinking "just keep on doing those things" instead. But if there's anything I know, it's just how tough that is to do. Only one person of the surviving 7 among my siblings is at a good weight - and he's just finished yet another long siege w/Nutrasystem. Whatever it is/was, nature or nurture, it's been a battle we've all shared. Currently, I am at the low size for the females though the sis whose husband has cancer was until this latest battle. Don't mean to make this a me-me, just rambling as I don't want to leave the palace...........my second home. :wave:s to all Royals as we approach the end time of this challenge. :haphal: Make it a TERRIFIC TUESDAY, folks. :belly: |
Fresh Start Tuesday it is...
Yesterday I gave in to the draw of comfort food. (Yes, this is an addiction. Nature + nurture, IMO.) I kept it to turkey-veg soup and a handful of prunes but had three big bowls of the soup, which was very close to stewlike. And the main thing is, it just didn't really comfort, only distracted for the time I was eating. And then I felt that numbness, like I'd just pushed the grief down with food. Determined to deal appropriately today.
Part of it was the old "forcing self to stay at my post at the computer." Today I'll be in and out, do my work but not spend so much time on email and puttering ineffectively around the Web. Just back from a run and a set of tai chi. Going to shower up and have a nice hot bowl of oat bran. There were a few white flakes (almost typed "white with an s inst. w flakes" :lol: ) drifting outside my window... Anagram, I've got family members fighting the same battle, too. Gosh, I'm tired of fighting! I just want to WIN. And I WILL! We WILL. Oh, the Palace is a place of sweet respite for me too! Thank goodness for the blessing of the palace and all sweet Royals who dwell within. Have fun in Princessville! Bless you all! Let's take this day and make it a good one. My mantra for the day: If hunger isn't the problem, food isn't the solution. (Thanks, Jane!) |
Yesterday was better. Didn't let self eat sitting on the couch, which is often all it takes to keep self from going back for seconds or thirds.
Lots of work to do and my mom wants to come for a visit so I'd better get to it. Walked to gym, did circuits, came home for a set of tai chi. Bah. End of month. Love to all! |
Ye are doin' a super job workin' through everything and focusin' in on the health 'n fitness management, Arabella!
Anagram! Wally World be a fun place for fitness. Huzzah on your Fresh Start Tuesday!). To all, mentioned or un ... let's make this day count! I'm personally doin' a COUNTDOWN TO U.S. THANKSGIVING WHEN I WILL BE FAB! 22 days to go! Wo! |
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