Diving into July...July 2025 W.I.S.H. Thread

[ShannyMcB]

Welcome to a new week, what is keeping you motivated?

 

[Oneanne]

Motivation for this week... I'm hoping this will be the week that big decisions will be made on the project I'm working on, as-in we aren't going to be ready to go live per the current schedule. I think everyone knows this, someone just needs to say it out loud.

Over the weekend: Fri I checked out the town's 4th celebration, including the parade which was every civic group, kid's team, whatever, as long as you could get 15 or more people you could be in it: Sat I went up to PT and had lunch with my Niece and her Husband: Sun I went to COSTCO to get my new glasses, and got stuff done around the house. It was the first day in over a month that I felt like myself.

 

[piglet1979]

We had a fun weekend. Friday we went to see the orchestra and then they do fireworks after. On Saturday we went back to the orchestra as they were showing the movie Harry Potter and they played all the music as the movie played. It was a fun weekend but I am exhausted. We also have been painting DD's room. I did stop by to look at a new house as we are starting to look to build a house. Most likely not until the spring though. We are in the very beginning stages.

I did try the quiz and I am embarrassed at how bad I was at it. I only got 3 right. Though if I went with my second thought on all of them I would have done much better.

 

[Summer2018]

I am motivated by the weddings I am attending and also meeting my DD's boyfriend, who lives in the UK, when he comes in October.

The first wedding is on Friday. I am not at my highest weight, and I'm also not at my lowest weight. It is what it is. I will look fine.

The second wedding is in October. DD is the maid of honor, and her boyfriend is the best man. They were introduced by the bride and the groom (the groom is moving to the US from the UK.) Anyway, her boyfriend was here in May, but we didn't meet. DD is going to the UK this month and will be meeting his family. In October, we will finally be meeting him, and he will be staying with us. I bought a new gown for the fall wedding. Adrienne Papell is the designer. She designs for all sizes, but she is a master at designing dresses for plus sizes. This gown really flatters my figure. I was actually shocked when I looked in the mirror...in spite of my post menopausal belly, the way the gown is cut really looks good on my curves. Any weight I lose going forward will only make me look better. I really want to make a good impression and look beautiful at the wedding.

 

[ShannyMcB]

Happy Tuesday!

For today’s topic do you hobbies change in the summer? Lighter later, sometimes condensed working hours, how do you spend your extra free time?

 

[Oneanne]

Had to think about it, but for the most part no they don't really change. Even with knitting the kind of yarn I want to touch is different but I still knit. When I had a garden that was different seasonally... and I am really missing not having one right now. My deck pots are lovely but all they require at this point is watering.

 

[piglet1979]

I don't know what my hobbies are any more. For so long it was driving my kids everywhere. When I was younger, I played soccer and rode horses. I wouldn't mind playing soccer again if I was in better shape. I would never survive the running now. I stopped riding when my kids were born and now have a very real fear of being on a horse. I am good if I could just get up and walk them around. That hobby is way too expensive and not something I am willing pay. I really need something now that my kids are older. I am just figuring out this empty nest stuff.

 

[ShannyMcB]

It’s Wednesday, what is making you woowhoo?

 

[Summer2018]

Happy Tuesday!
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For today’s topic do you hobbies change in the summer? Lighter later, sometimes condensed working hours, how do you spend your extra free time?

Topic Tuesday:

I understand Piglet's point of view. Juggling a career and motherhood left me with zero time to have hobbies. Throughout my life, I have enjoyed the arts...performing, music, painting, arts & crafts, etc. Once I became a mom, it all became a part of raising my DD who attended a performing arts high school majoring in theatre and sang in her high school's select choir. We did artsy things together. I used to sing in multiple choirs. I do A LOT of music and art in my classroom. At home, I always wanted an art studio, but that never happened.

Now, my grown up DD is a professional artist working as a Visual Stylist...I'm soooo jealous lol. Anyway, as an empty nester, I'm figuring it out. Last summer was a depressing bust. This year, working 20 hours a week is keeping me out of trouble, and I'm bringing art into that job as well.

The dream? To live in Cape Cod and have a proper art studio. More likely, I will probably be following DD to wherever she settles down and doing art with my grand babies...and that will be just fine by me.

WOO HOO Wednesday:

WOO HOO! It's my day off! WOO HOO! I have Friday off too to get my mani pedi and highlights done for my work daughter's wedding weekend. WOO HOO! I got my first summer job paycheck.

 

[Oneanne]

Evidently the ferry's being off schedule is a "normal" summer thing, but woohoo yesterday it worked to my advantage. When I got down to the dock the boat that should have left 20 minutes earlier was still there and I walked right on.

I'm still having problems with my legs and have decided I need to change my shoes. I've started looking at straight up orthopedics and woohoo... I actually like chunky style shoes and ordered a couple different pairs.

Woohoo something that was blocking progress at work cleared up yesterday afternoon, in the best possible way, and we are moving forward today.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Have been missing for a couple of days because we were away for a family reunion, but here goes:

Monday - motivation for exercise while we were away was DH sleeping in - I went down to the fitness room and walked on the treadmill so as not to wake him.

Tuesday - My hobbies used to change every summer because I worked during the school year and was off in the summer. I used to do a lot of scrapbooking in the summer when I had more time. I really should get back into it!

Wednesday - WooHoo, the kitty wasn't too mad at me for being away, and has been giving me
lots of cuddles!

 

[ShannyMcB]

Happy Thursday what are you thankful for?

 

[ShannyMcB]

Thankful for work/life balance (particularly now in the summer) and for helpful family members

 

[PollyannaMom]

Thankful to be able to see a lot of family recently, and for making memories

 

[Oneanne]

Once again thankful that today is a work from home day. During the week I was feeling progressively more congested and tired, and as per usual thinking it was allergies, but this morning it is obvious I am sick with the summer cold that is going around.

Also thankful for the humming bird that just came to visit, who was beautifully color matched to the red and green of the tree.

 

[Summer2018]

I'm thankful that today marks the end of my work week. I have tomorrow off to get my hair and mani pedi done in preparation for my work daughter's wedding weekend beginning tomorrow night.

I'm just thankful to be home after another disorganized morning of camp. It's getting old. Communication is lacking. Instead of setting up challenges in the gymnasium ahead of time, staff are first trying to figure out what to do then setting up while 60 kids are in the gym with basketballs flying everywhere. The lack of structure leads to misbehaviors and injuries. Challenge time began at 9:45, but nobody was ready until 10:20. It's supposed to end at 10:45, and when it didn't, I lined up my kindergarten students and went to the classroom where we participated in structured activities. Except for one unruly student, the kids were peaceful and productive. It gave me an opportunity to fill out the two incident forms for the injuries which took place in the gym during the down time.

 

[ShannyMcB]

Happy Friday! What’s on your mind?

 

[PollyannaMom]

Busy weekend starting - going to an event tonight I'd kind of rather skip, watching a friend's almost-3-year-old tomorrow, and then doing some much-needed shopping Sunday for a couple of big things that need replacing.

 

[Oneanne]

Still feeling yucky, so its going to be a very low key weekend of trying to stay away from people, so that I don't share germs. Which is sad because there is a monthly knitting gathering at one of the yarn stores is Saturday and I was planning on going.

 

[piglet1979]

It has been a busy few days. Yesterday I am Thankful for an awesome work place. We have an employee that has been with us for 45 year (it started just over 50 years ago). She also never takes time off and when she does we all get very worried because it is not the norm. For her anniversary, they are doing activity days were a few people from different teams gets to take her somewhere. Yesterday it was our turn to go out with her. We got lunch and then went to the Botanical Gardens. It was such a fun day, however very hot.

Tomorrow I am going to a zoo about 2 hours away with my friend and her twins. It will be hot but a lot of fun. Tonight I need to go shopping to get an outfit to wear on Monday because I am working a golf outing for work. Sunday will be grocery shopping and resting. I am going to be exhausted.

In other news DD's pediatrician was fired recently for trying to start a union. This is the doctor that finally looked at DD as a whole and started to put the pieces together on what has been wrong with her (the low antibodies). She is an awesome doctor. This is the healthiest I have ever see DD. Her and the other pediatrician that was fired have been doing events and I stopped by last Monday at one to show my support. I am not one to speak up but I felt like doing something. I almost started to cry talking to her. I hope they get reinstated or get another job because DD would like to stay with her.