August 2024 WISH Thread…making the most of the last month of summer☀️🏖️🌊

[PAsFab5]

Helllloooooooo Everyone Happy Sunday!!!

I hope everyone is getting some self care in for today!!

I apologize for my tardiness on this post!! Woke up to a text from my daughter in law that she had been up all night with inconsistent contractions but were now 30 mins apart so I quickly tried to tie up loose ends at the house before church and Sunday school!! Just got home and she is progressing she’s 10-15mins apart so hopefully soon we will be meeting at the hospital!!!!

 

[Oneanne]

I’m feeling better today. In addition to our teachers union mobilizing, there’s also a grassroots movement, so I am supported.

I bursted into tears during acupuncture which also helped me tremendously.

It will be okay…

This is good to hear. Hugs.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I apologize for my tardiness on this post!! Woke up to a text from my daughter in law that she had been up all night with inconsistent contractions but were now 30 mins apart so I quickly tried to tie up loose ends at the house before church and Sunday school!! Just got home and she is progressing she’s 10-15mins apart so hopefully soon we will be meeting at the hospital!!!!

Ooooh, that's so exciting!!!!

 

[Oneanne]

I got 5/8 on the quiz... three I knew and two were lucky guesses.

Back from the reunion and wow what a lot to process. Working thru it all today is going to be my self-care, that and going to open-knit this afternoon.

First off, the drive from the ferry dock to where the reunion was, was bumper-to-bumper traffic due to other freeways being closed for construction... a jarring welcome back to the "real" world. The community where the reunion was held is very wealthy and uppity and the mall was full of arrogant self-entitled people, including young adults which I'm just not around anymore... second shock to the system.

At the reunion itself I had some nice conversations with many people, and I'm pleased that I was able to hold my own socially. At the same time there were people there who didn't even acknowledge I was in the room, as in looked right around and through me. I think this was due partly to the old high school social dynamic, but it was also a reminder that while I've worked hard learning how to self-manage, I can still send out the same funky off-kilter vibes. The interesting part is that I could observe this without feeling hurt or diminished by it. And the observation was very timely... with the pending return to office I really want to be a force in real life, not just a voice and a video bobble-head, and this gave me clear direction on what I need to work on.

On the way back I drove around the area I will be moving to and it got me very happy and excited. There's still some old funkiness mixed in with the shiny-new which felt really good. I stopped at the grocery store and that felt good as well. I'm starting to think, and feel, that Port Townsend is not as "me" as I thought it was and that the time spent here is more of a respite in the wilderness not the end-all-goal.

 

[Summer2018]

I got 5/8 on the quiz... three I knew and two were lucky guesses.

Back from the reunion and wow what a lot to process. Working thru it all today is going to be my self-care, that and going to open-knit this afternoon.

First off, the drive from the ferry dock to where the reunion was, was bumper-to-bumper traffic due to other freeways being closed for construction... a jarring welcome back to the "real" world. The community where the reunion was held is very wealthy and uppity and the mall was full of arrogant self-entitled people, including young adults which I'm just not around anymore... second shock to the system.

At the reunion itself I had some nice conversations with many people, and I'm pleased that I was able to hold my own socially. At the same time there were people there who didn't even acknowledge I was in the room, as in looked right around and through me. I think this was due partly to the old high school social dynamic, but it was also a reminder that while I've worked hard learning how to self-manage, I can still send out the same funky off-kilter vibes. The interesting part is that I could observe this without feeling hurt or diminished by it. And the observation was very timely... with the pending return to office I really want to be a force in real life, not just a voice and a video bobble-head, and this gave me clear direction on what I need to work on.

On the way back I drove around the area I will be moving to and it got me very happy and excited. There's still some old funkiness mixed in with the shiny-new which felt really good. I stopped at the grocery store and that felt good as well. I'm starting to think, and feel, that Port Townsend is not as "me" as I thought it was and that the time spent here is more of a respite in the wilderness not the end-all-goal.

I am tremendously impressed by you.

 

[PAsFab5]

I got 5/8 on the quiz... three I knew and two were lucky guesses.

Back from the reunion and wow what a lot to process. Working thru it all today is going to be my self-care, that and going to open-knit this afternoon.

First off, the drive from the ferry dock to where the reunion was, was bumper-to-bumper traffic due to other freeways being closed for construction... a jarring welcome back to the "real" world. The community where the reunion was held is very wealthy and uppity and the mall was full of arrogant self-entitled people, including young adults which I'm just not around anymore... second shock to the system.

At the reunion itself I had some nice conversations with many people, and I'm pleased that I was able to hold my own socially. At the same time there were people there who didn't even acknowledge I was in the room, as in looked right around and through me. I think this was due partly to the old high school social dynamic, but it was also a reminder that while I've worked hard learning how to self-manage, I can still send out the same funky off-kilter vibes. The interesting part is that I could observe this without feeling hurt or diminished by it. And the observation was very timely... with the pending return to office I really want to be a force in real life, not just a voice and a video bobble-head, and this gave me clear direction on what I need to work on.

On the way back I drove around the area I will be moving to and it got me very happy and excited. There's still some old funkiness mixed in with the shiny-new which felt really good. I stopped at the grocery store and that felt good as well. I'm starting to think, and feel, that Port Townsend is not as "me" as I thought it was and that the time spent here is more of a respite in the wilderness not the end-all-goal.

I echo what @Summer2018 said!!! You are so awesome to have done all this work for the reunion and then attend it-absolutely amazing! I would not have the courage to do any of that!

 

[PollyannaMom]

I am tremendously impressed by you.

I echo what @Summer2018 said!!!

Me too! You have the most amazing positive attitude

 

[newski_mom]

@Oneanne - I agree with all of the others! So proud of you for your attitude and the way you're handling everything coming at you!

@PAsFab5 - how exciting! Can't wait to hear that the little one is here!

@Summer2018 - I love that quote - I consciously tried to do that when my kids were growing up, but now that they're on their own (mostly), I tend to keep thinking, wait until this or that happens - I need to stop doing that and just enjoy and live for the now!

My Sunday self care has been going to church and a celebration of life for one of DH's cousins that I really didn't know (he moved across the country and only came back to the area twice in the 32 years we've been married), but I know his four siblings well. It was good to go and see everyone and just have a relaxed way of visiting.

We left there about 3 and took a nice quick nap! Now, I'm catching up on here and going to start getting ready for the upcoming week. We are headed to NYC on Thursday night for a quick weekend trip to watch our baseball team play the Yankees - I'm super excited!

 

[ShannyMcB]

Motivational Monday what is keeping you going?

 

[PollyannaMom]

Motivational Monday what is keeping you going?

Routines! - I'm always better at sticking to something if I find the spot in my day/week where it fits best, and make it a habit.

 

[Oneanne]

Thanks everyone for the positive re-enforcement. This morning I'm finding that I've downloaded everything work related and have no idea what is going on or what I should be working on, so I'm going to have to check-in with the others on the project to get my bearings.

As for motivation... now that the reunion is out of the way, I can focus on vacation and getting the last few things booked and organized. I also need to get focused on dropping a few pounds and getting conditioning into my legs, as the trip will have as much walking as a Disney trip would have. I got an early start this morning and had time to stop at the beach to have my chai and while there realized I need to be doing morning beach walks for as long as the sun is still coming up that early, so that is what I'll start doing tomorrow.

Other than that, I'm starting fall cleaning by going thru at least one small area each day, yesterday it was the dining area and clearing off the coffee table. Today I'll tackle the storage shelves in the bathroom.

 

[piglet1979]

I did the quiz and got 7/8. If I just went with my gut I would have had it. There were a few I guessed but got it right.

DS started school this morning at college. He had a great weekend at the Week of Welcome. It really needs to be called weekend of welcome since it is just Thursday through Sunday.

DH's mom hurt her knee about a week or so ago and just got back from the doctor. Her knee is bone on bone and has arthritis. She is severely over weight and this is most likely the cause. DH and I are going to use this as motivation to lose weight. We have not been great this year at all. We are going to start tracking our food again and move more then we have been. We have to do better.

 

[PAsFab5]

Hellloo!!! Happy Monday!

My sweet granddaughter was born this morning at 3:37am weighing 7lbs and 1oz and 19 7/8 inches long. Her birth was perfect and watching her be born was a miracle I will never forget, but watching my son and his wife watch her be born was truly the greatest gift I have even been given.

I don’t know if they plan on posting her photo on social media so I wont post anything here, but she has a full head of dark hair, perfect skin and is absolutely beautiful.

Also, they named her after me. I had no idea. What a honor, I cannot put it into words.

Motivation this week it’s to stay healthy to enjoy my grandchildren-present and future. What a joy.

 

[ShannyMcB]

Congratulations @PAsFab5 that so wonderful! Glad to hear everyone is here and healthy

 

[PollyannaMom]

Hellloo!!! Happy Monday!

My sweet granddaughter was born this morning at 3:37am weighing 7lbs and 1oz and 19 7/8 inches long. Her birth was perfect and watching her be born was a miracle I will never forget, but watching my son and his wife watch her be born was truly the greatest gift I have even been given.

I don’t know if they plan on posting her photo on social media so I wont post anything here, but she has a full head of dark hair, perfect skin and is absolutely beautiful.

Also, they named her after me. I had no idea. What a honor, I cannot put it into words.

Motivation this week it’s to stay healthy to enjoy my grandchildren-present and future. What a joy.

Oh, how wonderful!! Congratulations, Grandma

 

[ShannyMcB]

Motivation for me is to try to keep some of the healthier summer choices going into the fall. I know I will need to adjust as my schedule changes but trying to maintain at least a couple of the good habits.

 

[Oneanne]

Hellloo!!! Happy Monday!

My sweet granddaughter was born this morning at 3:37am weighing 7lbs and 1oz and 19 7/8 inches long. Her birth was perfect and watching her be born was a miracle I will never forget, but watching my son and his wife watch her be born was truly the greatest gift I have even been given.

I don’t know if they plan on posting her photo on social media so I wont post anything here, but she has a full head of dark hair, perfect skin and is absolutely beautiful.

Also, they named her after me. I had no idea. What a honor, I cannot put it into words.

Motivation this week it’s to stay healthy to enjoy my grandchildren-present and future. What a joy.

Awww... congratulations to all.

 

[newski_mom]

Hellloo!!! Happy Monday!

My sweet granddaughter was born this morning at 3:37am weighing 7lbs and 1oz and 19 7/8 inches long. Her birth was perfect and watching her be born was a miracle I will never forget, but watching my son and his wife watch her be born was truly the greatest gift I have even been given.

I don’t know if they plan on posting her photo on social media so I wont post anything here, but she has a full head of dark hair, perfect skin and is absolutely beautiful.

Also, they named her after me. I had no idea. What a honor, I cannot put it into words.

Motivation this week it’s to stay healthy to enjoy my grandchildren-present and future. What a joy.

How wonderful!! Congratulations to all!

 

[Summer2018]

Hellloo!!! Happy Monday!

My sweet granddaughter was born this morning at 3:37am weighing 7lbs and 1oz and 19 7/8 inches long. Her birth was perfect and watching her be born was a miracle I will never forget, but watching my son and his wife watch her be born was truly the greatest gift I have even been given.

I don’t know if they plan on posting her photo on social media so I wont post anything here, but she has a full head of dark hair, perfect skin and is absolutely beautiful.

Also, they named her after me. I had no idea. What a honor, I cannot put it into words.

Motivation this week it’s to stay healthy to enjoy my grandchildren-present and future. What a joy.

CONGRATULATIONS on the birth of your Granddaughter! She is truly a blessing.

 

[ShannyMcB]

Taking a bit of inspiration from @PAsFab5 exciting life event! Today’s image is lyrics from the song small wonders from Meet the Robinsons (happens to be my first dance with DH as well). Whenever I hear/read about someone witnessing one of life’s miracles that song pops into my head. What small wonders keep you company during the small hours aka the early morning hours just before sunrise?