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arabella-woo-hoo on day 9! you are on a roll! huzzah on fighting fatigue munchies and winning.
kat-hope you and your friend had fun at the st. patrick's day parade today. how fun! andria-so nice to see you again. we've missed you. ceara-hello. hope your walk the other day was pleasant. spring here too sure seems elusive, and any warm day is such a treat. hello janga, kaylets, anagram, wildfire, and all our dear royals. i have been thinking about you, one and all. fell last week. it was a hard fall, and pretty bruised and very sore, but once again, truly lucky that nothing is broken. have stayed op. haven't been able to exercise as much due to fall, but doing what i can. after 4 straight days of cold and rain day and night, today was warmer. the sun actually peaked out in late afternoon too, and was a welcomed sight. well, happy st. patrick's day (or evening, more accurately.) take care, all. |
Hello all!
WSW! So glad nothings' broken! Please be careful of your Royal H****!! ********************* well my friends, my employer is in the news AGAIN. It's embarrassing and wearing..... also... Extended family issues relating to my Dad's death. Its almost as though some of my family are really strangers. It's very difficult to explain .... Some were amazing, went above and beyond. Others, the complete opposite. Even a friend of over 30 yrs has had very little to say. Has yet to ask how my mother is doing, hasn't sent a card.... very odd. DH says all this is due to people who cannot think beyond themselves. That's the best explanation I can think of. It's more than eye opening. Does make me realize how wonderful everyone has been here..... very interesting counterpoint.... ------ And now, The Thought of the Day: Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean? A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up, She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as one problem was solved, a new one arose. Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to boil. In the first she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil; without saying a word. In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl. Turning to her daughter, she asked, ' Tell me what you see.' 'Carrots, eggs, and coffee,' she replied. Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it. After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg. Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma. The daughter then asked, 'What does it mean, mother?' Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently. The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its inside became hardened. The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water. 'Which are you?' she asked her daughter. 'When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean? ************** :hug::hug: |
Day 10, if you can believe it.
AND supposed to be not only sunny but mild (Read: above freezing) today. I vow I'll get out to get me some of that sunshine today.
Skipped tai chi last night because I was tired. I'd love to be able to solve the problem of not getting to sleep after choir practice. :yawn: I did better last night, though, so looking for a better day today. Still no weight off this week :crossed: But I'll hang in... WSW, so sorry you had a fall! :hug: And four days of :rain: ! Ugh. Although I'd probably take it here to get rid of some of these mounds of snow. :rolleyes: Kaylets, it's very revealing the way people behave at such a time. I know I've been shocked by the lack of support from some people and touched and surprised by the way others stepped up and were just wonderful. Yes, I'm afraid that's a good bit of it -- people just wrapped up in themselves. When my ex died, a very good friend of ours, who we used to spend a lot of time with, heard about his death but didn't contact me. When I contacted him to see if he knew he said yes, but he hadn't wanted to call me because he didn't want to be the one to tell me if I didn't know. I thought, "You COWARD!" On the other hand, several friends offered to either accompany me or take me to the funeral. The one who did was just wonderful. And I really needed the support. A lot of people hardly wanted to acknowledge that I'd had a loss because it was an ex. Wow. I didn't intend to go on like that. Anyway, yes, you really learn a lot about people around significant deaths. Loved the TOD! And on that note, let's turn the focus back to life. Let's take this day we've been given and make it work for us! :dancer: |
Ouch, I stupidly just did it once again. Lost an almost completed post. Just by stupidly hitting a wrong key.
wsw, I dearly hope you are healing well so you can get out and enjoy that nice weather when it finally comes. Hurrah on the Day ten, WN. And so good see andria and ceara in the palace environs. AND AM I JEALOUS. Were I to have a "bucket list", going to the NY St. Pat's Parade would surely be on it. Hope you enjoyed for me as well, kat. And, dear Kaylets, yes, you are learning one of the strangest things about the loss of someone close. We learn so much (that maybe we did not want to know). With the close relatives, the best thing is to assume they are grieving in their own way. And with the others, I think your DH hit the nail on the head. These will also be the ones who will be the most needy when the shoe is on their foot. Then I went on a bit somewhere about my liking for Guinness, Boch beers and most things alcoholic except gin. Best just to say I have always been (fortunately) able to practice moderation in that regard. Someone who at the time was very obese (but who later lost more than 100 pounds) told me when I was very young that he did not drink alchohol at all because he felt he had an addictive personality and would have been re alcohol the way he was re food and working. Lesson learned in that regard. I do think I need to have a wee drop more in my life these days but careful because of medications now. Enjoyed a great concert last Friday in anticipation of St. Pat's. 'SOLAS' - All great musicians. www.myspace.com/solasmyspacemusic. Anway, doing ok (read not great) - tried a class at the gym but suspect it's a bit much for me. Heading there shortly to watch another one as I treadmill. Supposed to be nice and 65ish later today so may do just a little yardplay. Spring is just hours away - :queen:lies and beckoning to us with all her charms. Let's give in and enjoy, enjoy, enjoy when she finally appears. :belly: |
Grrrrr!
Day 11, day before WI and what happens? I'm UP a pound. I've been doing great, was careful not to take in too many carbs yesterday and really thought I was going to have a loss today. I'm PI$$ED! And up against an ugly deadline, want to quit my job and run away from home to some tropical spa island. :mad:
Yeah, but I guess I'm not going to. I'm also not going to eat my stress and frustration away. I'm going to take deep breaths. Already started and it does actually help. I'll get through this afternoon, have a light but delish dinner and then go to tai chi. Going to put sauteed scallops on a bed of sweet potatoes with a little curry powder mixed in. Veggies on the side. I can only do my best. Sheesh. I've been here before, I know. That doesn't mean I have to like it. :p Dare I hope that the scale will behave tomorrow? :rolleyes: Anagram, I'm enjoying listening to SOLAS -- I love how easy it is to share stuff these days. Celtic music is huge around here because we're largely Scottish/Irish heritage. So, hey -- I guess it's spring, then, is it? We've got drizzle out there and above freezing temps. I've heard rumours of crocuses and tulip leaves poking up... Let's do our level best today, :queen:lies. |
Aye, 'tis SPRING! My green tea and I have just opened the front door (which faces due East) and saluted the first spring sun. How pleasant! Yes, my bulbs are coming up and one daff is about to bloom.
Be not discouraged, WN. You ARE doing the right and healthy things and EVENTUALLY the swoosh fairy will revisit. I actually had a revisit this week but it took me back only to where I've been for such a long time. Beautiful but coldish out there today. Enough nice warmish days have been tucked in 'twixt though so that the heart can head in the right direction. Going to be a Princess weekend as they (and their retinue) will arrive tonight. So I am off first to the grocery store this morning. Maybe I can con them into helping me exchange the Easter decs for the St. Pat's ;) Not a big job in any event but one that would be lots more fun if they "help". Playing that Solas CD in the car has been a brightener too. I really must pay more attention to music - whenever I do, I'm a better person for it. And as you know, WN - Celtic is one of my favorite types. So - off into the first day of Spring - :flow1::flow2::dancer::flow2::flow1: |
Day 12, down a pound
1.2 to be precise. Which gladdens my heart after the frustration of yesterday. I'm very proud to say that my behaviour was stellar, in a circumstance that so often leads to me derailing. I am trying to get off more than 1.2 a week but I'd lost three pounds by last week's WI so that should average out. :)
I've done the gym and gotten almost all my steps in. Having lunch with a friend. ... K, now that's in the past. Had a nice lunch with my friend, got in a few more steps. I've got to do the shopping, which will give me some more. Me too, Anagram -- I do practice for choir but don't listen to music as often as I should o/w. Kind of got out of the habit. I can't listen to anything other than the quietest, most peaceful music when I'm working. And then our evenings are short. But must find time to get more music into my life. Happy Friday to all! |
:hug::hug::bravo::bravo::cp::cp:
Huzzah - yes, it averages out and you are justly rewarded for your efforts, Wood Nymph. Did groceries and tai chi - some food prep, etc. Am getting tuckered and will take a little rest now before the hurricance descends. Oops - phone rang, they're running late (as usual) - more time for me to rest ;) Great weekend to all - whether in residence or not this weekend. |
Hello, lovelies... just a pop-in for now from me... I'm still in the throes of cleaning out the shed, in anticipation of all kinds of gardening delights ahead, now that it's SPRING! I came in to use the bathroom and got seriously sidetracked by the hum of the computer. MUST FOCUS and put all that stuff away first!!
Hoping everyone is having nice weather and sunshine on your heads! I have a rotten cold, but I can't stop now.... later! |
Oh, phew! Too worn out to enjoy today's nice weather. But tomorrow's another day. Love DD'S family but too much going on when they're here.
Fresh Start Monday will be needed, for sure. Hi, kat!!!! glad you're spring inspired. |
Huzzah, royals, and a special huzzah to Kaylets. Thy postie up thread re family made me want to hug thee!
I know how that is. Royals, this is a flybye as for one thing I haven't been on here much since my no ad subscription ran out and I learned 3FC is not offering the subscriptions for awhile and on my slow computer, the ads are an issue for me in a forum, plus I dislike them, but anyhow, I was missin' thee all. I am up two pounds after my wee vacation from the scale, was doing well today until I ended up eating the salty soup I've been craving again, not feeling really well and work is a problem. I am just hopin' to stay employed AND lose the two pounds. I am streakity streak on daily morning exercise since 2009, but kind of tired and will do a little less this week whilst not breaking the streak. I haven't had donuts for a week and candy since seemingly forever. This is my "high" day for calories. I am not cutting more calories despite needing to get the extra weight off, in fact I have increased my average weekly goal slightly. Sorry this is a me-me postie. I am extremely tired and my right leg hurts for some reason so shall say good-night, Gracie. |
Fresh Start Monday AND day 15
Although I have to admit, I've fudged my challenge rather than starting over. I've changed my terms to: following WW, staying within points & getting my exercise. Sort of a "bottom line' approach. I had a little moral struggle changing terms mid-challenge but it feels right so I'm going with it. ;)
Ugh. I apparently pulled a muscle or something yesterday. I think it must have been when I slipped on ice trying to avoid some mud. I'm trying to find a position I can sit in that's not too uncomfortable. I did get my steps in this a.m. but I'm giving myself a pass on yoga today. Hope it's gone tomorrow! Kat :woohoo: Cleaning your shed! I admire your gardening mojo, as always. I'm intending to get an early start on cleaning mine up this year. I had a good streak going of cleaning up 3 square feet of garden a day last year. And I mulched where I'd cleaned so I won't be back to square 1 this year, anyway. Hope your cold is fleeting! Ceara suggested the zinc/vitamin C lozenges at one point and I've found that they do amazingly at shortening and lessening the severity of colds. I make a point of keeping a pack in the cupboard. Janga, sorry for the 3FC woes! Donuts. That's one thing I haven't eaten in a long time. I can't remember the last one but safe to say it was a double chocolate one, probably five or more years ago. Anagram, I hate that when the weather's nice and I'm too pooped to enjoy it. Having company can be exhausting, esp. with the little ones. I hope you're all rested up today and have a fresh new day of nice weather! :wave: all other :queen:ly folk! Let's take this day and make it work for us. :dancer: |
Well, it's Monday and another nice sunny day - SO.............................Once the two loads of laundry are folded, I should be back to where I was (almost) before the sweeties came. Except for paperwork, of course, the mail always seems to bring more right before they come.
Am wrestling with tai chi vs gym class today and I think tai chi is going to win. I think that with all my RA problems, it is probably better for me long term. Must also give serious thought to getting back to water workouts. Long term....must think of long term. Dr. Oz was on Good Morning America talking about lowered calorie intake and living longer. Might try to watch Oprah's special tomorrow (which he really was plugging). I'm not sure I want to live LONGER - but surely BETTER. (The sweet little trainer at the gym says I'm in better shape than I seem to think I am - that was helpful.) Janga, sorry about your subscription problems - and the work problems and hope you be feeling better soon. Same to you Arabella - hate those pulls - so quick to hurt - so long to heal. I think what I need now is a little meditation/relaxation/getting my head to a better place. I'll need a jacket (not up to normals yet) but think a little foray to speak to my daffs and hyacinths will just do the trick. Hope so. Aye, :queen:lies - today is our day if we make it so. Cheers ;) :flow1: :flow1: :flow1: :flow1: :flow1: |
Today is our day if we make it so
That's right! (Thanks, :queen: Anagram) Whatever the circs. we've got the day and we can enjoy it if we want. So I will!
The pain in my back is not as bad today and didn't hamper my sleep last night, which is all to the good. I seem to have a bit of a cold so I'll get diligent with the zinc/C lozenges. O/w, sound yoga will be cancelled today because of storm and I'll see if I feel like I could do tai chi tonight or not. Oh, and it's Day 16, huzzah! Going to build non-food treats into my day. Anagram, one of my sisters was diagnosed with RA this year. Our dad had it, as did his father, and I suspect more of us have it as well. I probably should get tested. So important to look after yourself! But I guess that's always the case, isn't it. And a big part of what this journey's about. Are your daffs and tulips actually in bloom? :flow2: OK, :queen:lies, let's take this day we've been given and make the most of it. |
And so will I - enjoy today, that is. Going to be an uphill battle for a while as I seem to be stressed yet a gain (DD&family problems).
I'm glad you were able to sleep w/o too much pain, Arabella. A good night's sleep goes a long way towards a beautiful day. And reading that reminded me I am out of the little patches I use for relief when I pull or overwork so I must do a little "retail therapy" - mine is usually of the practical variety. I hope your sister and other family members do well with the R/A. I am grateful that I do as well as I do, considering how long it's been, etc. I'm particularly grateful my MD hit on the right meds at the right point, etc. And while I am far from sterling about it, my many and varied efforts to keep on the healthier side have helped too. (Could have done better, of course.) When I first started having problems (thirty years ago), both OA and RA were treated the same in the initial stages so exact diagnosis didn't matter for a while. No longer the case and early treatment of RA is helping to forestall some later issues. But again, considering, I'm doing well. Nope, nothing blooming yet - in fact, we're being below normal temp wise but it LOOKS springlike through a window ;) I just walk around and "anticipate' and "encourage". Some of the daffs are getting really plump but it will still be a while, I think. Forced forsythia in the family room doing well though. Tomorrow will be busy but today is one where I have room for "choices". Don't want to lollygag it away but do want to just have some "appreciative" moments and maybe some actual "planning' moments. Always things to do, of course, but they don't all need to be done today. Felt pretty good by yesterday afternoon and hoping for the same today. Spring, spring, spring................. :flow2: :flow2: :flow2: |
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