JANUARY 2025 W.I.S.H. THREAD, NEW YEAR, NEW BEGINNINGS

[Oneanne]

Starting the new week off with my creative visualization exercise. I’m working on manifesting the perfect apartment, the bonus and pay raise that I want and optimal health.

I’ve been picking away at the back porch, it will be noticeably better by the end of the day.

 

[PAsFab5]

Sounds like a lot of us are entering a deep freeze…so I thought for topic Tuesday we could share our favorite winter activity!

Mine is pretty boring but I enjoy it so much-reading!!! I ask for a ton of books for Christmas then I go through them during the winter! I am currently reading The Golden Couple and it’s good so far!!!

Stay warm everyone and Happy Tuesday!!

 

[Oneanne]

Favorite winter activity... sleeping in?

I do love having at least some snow and if that happens to get outside and walk in it when it is coming down. While I was living in the old house there were at least three major snow events, and the house was at the bottom of the best sledding hill in the neighborhood. I loved watching the families outside playing. We really haven't had any snow since I've been in this house, and I would love some before I move. There are trails thru the woods all around the neighborhood... walking in the woods in the snow? Divine.

 

[Summer2018]

The first 25 years of my life, I enjoyed ice skating. I grew up on a lake, and the skating was wonderful. I enjoyed sled riding as well. I did some skiing but not enough to become good at it.

Now I would rather stay indoors and read a good book.

 

[ShannyMcB]

I used to love sledding and that sort of thing. As a grown up I have developed Raynauds which kind of limits my outdoor time in bitterly cold temps so I have shifted to baking when it’s super cold. If the kids cooperate reading and knitting are up there as well. Just started the third book of the fat vampire series. Silly short reads which is right up my alley right now.

 

[PAsFab5]

Whooooohooooo Wednesday!!! What are you celebrating today?!

I am going to be celebrating the extra short work week as well as my work going much smoother today with no system issues! Hoping for the same tomorrow!!!

Enjoy your day everyone and stay warm!!

 

[Oneanne]

A hearty YES to celebrating the short work week, which always feels like an extra bonus tacked on to a long holiday weekend.

Woohoo that I can finally see the progress being made on the back porch. There really isn't that much stuff out there it's just a really disorganized dumping ground.

And woohoo that we're having frosts overnight... might be the closest we get to seeing actual snow.

 

[ShannyMcB]

Woowhoo I was able to see a friend from college today, legit haven’t seen her in 20 years! We both work for the same company and she happened to be in my building today. Going to schedule a longer “meeting” next time she is in town. Skipped the gym but it was worth it

 

[PAsFab5]

Happy Thursday everyone!!! What are you thankful for today?

I am thankful that the cold snap will be lifting with a high of 28 expected Thursday and up a bit each day until Sunday with a high of 40!!!!! Heatwavvveee!!! Lol! Thankful we made it through with no buster pipes or other issues and so did our kids.

Also, thanks to @Oneanne I have been keeping my eyes on the sunsets to see when the sun is setting and we are indeed getting more daylight each day! This photo was at 5:47pm tonight!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Winter activities -

I love playing with kids in the snow! My cousin and her DH brought their little girls over Monday and we all made a snowman together and the kids made snow angels. I had a blast.

And I'm also going to admit that I kind of like shoveling - partly because it feels like more "natural" exercise than walking on the treadmill, but is just as effective, partly because I love the satisfaction of making the driveway and walk all neat and tidy (I wish I got the same feeling from cleaning indoors ) and mostly because it's something I used to do with my Dad when I was a kid, and it just still oozes a little of that good feeling.


Thankful Thursday -

I got a big project crossed off my ToDo list yesterday.

 

[Oneanne]

I am ever so thankful that today I found out that one of my responsibilities for the project I'm working on is not what I thought it was... I thought I had to manage the all-up-everything plans for when we go-live, but I actually only have to manage the Tech plan. Hallelujah for that.

And I'm thankful that I said no to traveling for work next week, I kind of felt like a cold was coming on and today it is evident that I was correct.

 

[PAsFab5]

@PollyannaMom I like shoveling too!!!! I think for me it’s a break from being stuck in the house and I just want to be alone, outside, getting some exercise…as soon as DH hears me though he’s out there, bless him. He means well he doesn’t want me shoveling alone but…I want to be alone for that specific task lol

@Oneanne feel better!!!!!!

 

[piglet1979]

I have an extremely hard week emotionally, mentally and physically. Last Thursday my grandfather was admitted to the ICU for pneumonia caused by Covid. My dad was coming up on Saturday and called me on the way to see if I wanted to visit with my grandpa. I wasn't going to because of DD and the low antibodies but my dad seemed off and I got the feeling that things were not going well so I went to visit.

On Sunday, we got the call that the Assisted Living place DH's grandmother is at had her transported to the ER with lots of pain and oxygen was low (not too bad but still low). I met her at the ER where we found out she had a hole in her stomach. Mawmaw was worried because they were talking about surgery so I asked if she wanted me to stay with her and she wanted me to. At 3 am I got the call from my family that my grandfather was being put on comfort care since they declined the vent. I had DH come to stay with his grandmother while I went to be with my grandfather and family.

My grandfather passed away on Monday. By the time I got home I had been up for close to 40 hours. It took me 2 nights of 12 hours of sleep to feel like myself again. We have still been going to visit DH's grandmother. SHe is doing ok but not great. At one point I was worried about losing her too. Thankfully the hole seems to have healed but she has a bleed somewhere and they had to give her a blood transfusion. Things are still off but nothing very specific. We will head to see her after work today and will hopefully get more answers. She did tell me yesterday that she just wants to sleep until she is done. I think she is giving up. I think these next few weeks are going to be rough.

We did have some good this week. DD had her first infusion last night and everything went well. DS is sick but doesn't seem to be anything major. Just a fever, cough and congestion. COVID at home test was negative. He is heading off to the doctor today to get it checked.

I was really hoping that 2025 would be so much better then 2024 but it is not starting off that way.

 

[Oneanne]

I have an extremely hard week emotionally, mentally and physically. Last Thursday my grandfather was admitted to the ICU for pneumonia caused by Covid. My dad was coming up on Saturday and called me on the way to see if I wanted to visit with my grandpa. I wasn't going to because of DD and the low antibodies but my dad seemed off and I got the feeling that things were not going well so I went to visit.

On Sunday, we got the call that the Assisted Living place DH's grandmother is at had her transported to the ER with lots of pain and oxygen was low (not too bad but still low). I met her at the ER where we found out she had a hole in her stomach. Mawmaw was worried because they were talking about surgery so I asked if she wanted me to stay with her and she wanted me to. At 3 am I got the call from my family that my grandfather was being put on comfort care since they declined the vent. I had DH come to stay with his grandmother while I went to be with my grandfather and family.

My grandfather passed away on Monday. By the time I got home I had been up for close to 40 hours. It took me 2 nights of 12 hours of sleep to feel like myself again. We have still been going to visit DH's grandmother. SHe is doing ok but not great. At one point I was worried about losing her too. Thankfully the hole seems to have healed but she has a bleed somewhere and they had to give her a blood transfusion. Things are still off but nothing very specific. We will head to see her after work today and will hopefully get more answers. She did tell me yesterday that she just wants to sleep until she is done. I think she is giving up. I think these next few weeks are going to be rough.

We did have some good this week. DD had her first infusion last night and everything went well. DS is sick but doesn't seem to be anything major. Just a fever, cough and congestion. COVID at home test was negative. He is heading off to the doctor today to get it checked.

I was really hoping that 2025 would be so much better then 2024 but it is not starting off that way.

What a rough week... hopefully things will settle for GM.

 

[Oneanne]

So far with this cold I'm just tired and have nasal congestion, so lots of resting is planned for the weekend but also spending time outside, because the forecast is for clear skies for the next four days. Woohoo.

I am finally figuring out how much food I need to buy each week, and actually it is very little. I've been drinking the bone broth I ordered from online each day: it was really expensive, but I was OK with the cost because it was equivalent to 30 meals. Last night I looked at what was available at the grocery store and found a brand that has similar protein and will be $100 less for the month, so I'm going to give it a try. My body really likes it, even if my taste buds don't.

 

[PAsFab5]

I am so sorry but for some reason my reply to piglet is double posting!! I cannot get ride of it so…double hugs to you @piglet1979

I have an extremely hard week emotionally, mentally and physically. Last Thursday my grandfather was admitted to the ICU for pneumonia caused by Covid. My dad was coming up on Saturday and called me on the way to see if I wanted to visit with my grandpa. I wasn't going to because of DD and the low antibodies but my dad seemed off and I got the feeling that things were not going well so I went to visit.

On Sunday, we got the call that the Assisted Living place DH's grandmother is at had her transported to the ER with lots of pain and oxygen was low (not too bad but still low). I met her at the ER where we found out she had a hole in her stomach. Mawmaw was worried because they were talking about surgery so I asked if she wanted me to stay with her and she wanted me to. At 3 am I got the call from my family that my grandfather was being put on comfort care since they declined the vent. I had DH come to stay with his grandmother while I went to be with my grandfather and family.

My grandfather passed away on Monday. By the time I got home I had been up for close to 40 hours. It took me 2 nights of 12 hours of sleep to feel like myself again. We have still been going to visit DH's grandmother. SHe is doing ok but not great. At one point I was worried about losing her too. Thankfully the hole seems to have healed but she has a bleed somewhere and they had to give her a blood transfusion. Things are still off but nothing very specific. We will head to see her after work today and will hopefully get more answers. She did tell me yesterday that she just wants to sleep until she is done. I think she is giving up. I think these next few weeks are going to be rough.

We did have some good this week. DD had her first infusion last night and everything went well. DS is sick but doesn't seem to be anything major. Just a fever, cough and congestion. COVID at home test was negative. He is heading off to the doctor today to get it checked.

I was really hoping that 2025 would be so much better than 2024 but it

 

[PAsFab5]

I have an extremely hard week emotionally, mentally and physically. Last Thursday my grandfather was admitted to the ICU for pneumonia caused by Covid. My dad was coming up on Saturday and called me on the way to see if I wanted to visit with my grandpa. I wasn't going to because of DD and the low antibodies but my dad seemed off and I got the feeling that things were not going well so I went to visit.

On Sunday, we got the call that the Assisted Living place DH's grandmother is at had her transported to the ER with lots of pain and oxygen was low (not too bad but still low). I met her at the ER where we found out she had a hole in her stomach. Mawmaw was worried because they were talking about surgery so I asked if she wanted me to stay with her and she wanted me to. At 3 am I got the call from my family that my grandfather was being put on comfort care since they declined the vent. I had DH come to stay with his grandmother while I went to be with my grandfather and family.

My grandfather passed away on Monday. By the time I got home I had been up for close to 40 hours. It took me 2 nights of 12 hours of sleep to feel like myself again. We have still been going to visit DH's grandmother. SHe is doing ok but not great. At one point I was worried about losing her too. Thankfully the hole seems to have healed but she has a bleed somewhere and they had to give her a blood transfusion. Things are still off but nothing very specific. We will head to see her after work today and will hopefully get more answers. She did tell me yesterday that she just wants to sleep until she is done. I think she is giving up. I think these next few weeks are going to be rough.

We did have some good this week. DD had her first infusion last night and everything went well. DS is sick but doesn't seem to be anything major. Just a fever, cough and congestion. COVID at home test was negative. He is heading off to the doctor today to get it checked.

I was really hoping that 2025 would be so much better then 2024 but it is not starting off that way.

I am so so sorry I will be praying for your family

 

[PAsFab5]

So sorry for the late post!!! The site it glitching terribly for me!!!

Happy Friday!!! What does everyone have planned?!

 

[PollyannaMom]

Happy Friday!!! What does everyone have planned?!

Just putzed around the house today - some tidying up and a bit of decluttering. I read for a bit, walked on the treadmill, and made a couple of phone calls.

Oh, and I finished "Skeleton Crew" on Disney+ while I was walking. It was fun, just 8 episodes (unless they do another season) but it reminded me of the "ragtag bunch of kids save the day" movies of my youth.

I'm sorry about your grandpa, @piglet1979.

I hope your DD's infusion works and they get your DH's grandma sorted out.

 

[Summer2018]

What a weird week. Half of my class was out sick with Covid, flu, or a stomach bug. Teaching to 11 students is just strange, and then when some are pulled out for ESL, SPED, speech, or OT, and there’s like 5 kids left, it’s even stranger.

Teaching in 2025 is already challenging, but now we have to deal with ICE coming to our schools to take away students. Not on my watch. I let my family know that I will protect my kids no matter what, even if it means that I am arrested. I never expected teaching to be so dangerous.