Auspicious August 2025 W.I.S.H. Thread

[Summer2018]

 

[piglet1979]

I am thankfully that DD is doing better and that my work is so flexible. I was so out of it yesterday. I don't think I have had this kind of exhausting since the kids were born. I ended up taking PTO yesterday and slept almost all day. Then DH gave the 3:30 am meds so I got a full nights sleep to. I am really feeling back to myself.

Nothing going on this weekend. Just going to take it easy.

 

[Oneanne]

I am thinking (with fingers crossed) that I'll be able to get out and do something summery this weekend. After 4 weeks sitting on the couch I think my body has forgotten how to walk, so a visit to the nature preserve would be good. The pots on the deck are in need of refreshing, so a stop at the nursery should happen. Maybe a nice drive somewhere... just anything that gets me away from the apartment.

 

[Summer2018]

SOCIAL SATURDAY

https://www.buzzfeed.com/noradominick/freakier-friday-cast-character-quiz

 

[Summer2018]

Sorry for my delay in posting. I usually do it the night before, but I could barely keep my eyes open. This morning, I had to go for bloodwork in preparation for my annual physical on Tuesday which threw me off.

It's a beautiful day. We have an appointment at noon, and then I plan on enjoying the pool and hopefully relaxing outside in our gazebo with the lightning bugs this evening.

Have a wonderful summer Saturday!

 

[ShannyMcB]

We are driving through an Orlando rainstorm dis friends hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

 

[Summer2018]

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We are driving through an Orlando rainstorm dis friends hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Safe travels. Have a wonderful time!

 

[Summer2018]

 

[ShannyMcB]

Went for a walk today…10 miles according to my watch. Over half was at animal kingdom so yeah let’s call that nature

 

[PollyannaMom]

HI, all - sorry for being M.I.A. last week - just coming off a crazy busy stretch here.

(Edit - came back when I had more time and did the quiz - I got Anna.)

Anyway, it's Motivation Monday!

What is motivating you to go against the wind this week?

 

[Oneanne]

It was another low-energy-do-nothing weekend... ugh. I dream of the day I wake up and think "man, do I feel great!"

So I guess the headwind I am working against, yet again this week, is getting healthy. I'm going to stop the antibiotics at the 7-day mark, which is tomorrow, because they have been pretty tough on my system and I feel like they've done what they can/should. Happily the Allergist my Dr. referred me to is on the Aetna list, so I'll call today to see how quickly I can get in.

Next week is vacation, and I am so glad I chose just going down to the ocean for a couple days. Gets me out of the house, and I have total control over what I do or don't do. Even if I need to rest in the hotel room, I can be looking out at the beach, seeing and hearing other things.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Topic Tuesday - What do you think of this quote? Are routines important to your success? What routine do you keep trying to put in place, but just haven't managed to make fit yet?

 

[piglet1979]

Walking is the routine I keep trying to keep but I feel like I keep getting derailed. I got practically nothing last week as I was so exhausted and the heat is back to being really high with high humidity.

 

[Oneanne]

I do believe it is the little things that add up to the big things. But it is so hard for me to do.. a habit I've been trying to build the past few months is to vacuum daily, it takes all of 5 minutes, I leave the vacuum out where I can see it as a reminder, and yet I've only accomplished it a couple days so far. I'm thinking of getting a robot vacuum, maybe when the Labor Day sales hit... does anyone have one that you particularly like?

 

[piglet1979]

I'm thinking of getting a robot vacuum, maybe when the Labor Day sales hit... does anyone have one that you particularly like?

We had a refurbished roomba when the kids were little. It was awesome. We used it after meals to help clean up the mess from the kids. THis was like 17 years ago and they have changed a lot so I don't know which one is the best any longer.

 

[Summer2018]

My healthy breakfast and school lunch are routines that help me lose weight. My problem eating occurs when I'm stressed at home or celebrating. Honestly, my eating isn't bad at all even when I splurge. I am surrounded by people who get Dunkin Donuts for breakfast and eat fast food lunches daily. Every single one of them is skinny. Meanwhile, I sit with them eating an apple. I know that I not only need to eat healthy to look good, but to extend my life. They may look fine, but they are damaging their bodies. It just doesn't show yet.

I had my physical and mammogram today. I just find it all so uncomfortable and stressful. My bloodwork was great including my cholesterol. My EKG was normal and my blood pressure was within the normal range for a 60 year old woman, but the doctor wasn't happy with my blood pressure. Of course my weight wasn't acceptable even though I have worked so hard losing weight after my weight gain during the worst of my grief over losing my brother. These appointments never get easier.

My usual activity after my physical is to treat myself to foods that I have been craving. I was much more low key this year...I may be making some real progress, because I didn't go nuts. I just grabbed a danish and some bacon.

As this new school year approaches with all of it's challenges, routines will be my saving grace.