JULY 2024 WISH Thread - Sunny Summertime ☀️

[PollyannaMom]

It's self-care Sunday! How everyone is getting some rest or rejuvenation

 

[Summer2018]

My favorite ice cream is actually Friendly’s Forbidden Chocolate with hot fudge. But, I love ice cream, and I would enjoy Cookies and Cream too especially with hot fudge and Oreo’s sprinkled on top!

 

[Summer2018]

Self-care includes last night’s exceptionally good night sleep after an exhausting drive home from the Cape. We didn’t sleep well on vacation. Unfortunately we had what sounded like elephants partying above us. We discovered that it was 3 unsupervised tween siblings sharing a room while their parents slept peacefully in the room next to them…in a non-adjoining room. So last night’s delightful 9 hour sleep was so welcomed and much needed.

My laundry won’t be done until tomorrow since DH and DD are both returning to work tomorrow. I snuck in a quick load for myself very early so I would have something to wear today. DH mistakenly mixed my dirty and clean clothes, so I will be doing laundry for days.

Hoping to swim in the pool later.

I heard from my Pastor on vacation. I have an interview for the Children’s Ministry Director on Tuesday morning. There’s lots of competition, so we shall see…

 

[newski_mom]

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It's self-care Sunday! How everyone is getting some rest or rejuvenation

i like this thought of not needing to do some big thing all of the time. Just taking small chunks of time adds up over the day!

Started the day at church and went to my mom's for lunch today. My sister's family is leaving for vacation Thursday. DS is dog sitting for them, so he will be staying at their house all week. Will be different being home without him here again.

After lunch at moms, we really have no plans. the in laws have other things going today, so will be a good day to hopefully organize a few things and maybe read a little. I love days like this!!

 

[PAsFab5]

Wow Sunday evening…how did we even get here so quickly!!??

Yesterday was busy and hectic but DD had a great birthday party and everyone enjoyed themselves!!

I got chocolate which I do like but I like 2 other flavors more, LOL!


About to sit down for the first time today and read enjoy your evenings!!

 

[PollyannaMom]

 

[Oneanne]

There are dribbles happening outside this morning and the dampness actually feels pretty good. And I sure all the plants and critters are happy for a little moisture.

Instead of staying in town, Saturday I made two shopping trips to the neighboring town with the "modern" shopping, a quick one in the morning to get some cheap practice yarn at Joann's and to drop off returns at Fed Ex then late in the afternoon my Neice pinged to see if I was up for an "epic shopping trip". Of course I was. Yesterday was spent close to home, including watching the Olympics.

Motivation for this week... same as it has been except now another pre-reunion/pre-vacation week has been lost without much progress to show for it. SO I really need to get going!

 

[Summer2018]

 

[newski_mom]

Happy Monday everyone! My motivation for this week is to hopefully end July at a lower weight than I began it. These last couple of weeks have not been good to me and I need to get back on track. I'm teetering right about where I started the month and I want to end below it!

 

[Summer2018]

I totally lost track of what day it was…common occurrence in the summer. Tomorrow is my job interview, and I spent the day updating my resume’ and fighting with the printer. I also did loads and loads of laundry.

I finally realized that it was Monday and also my turn! Oops!

I gained on vacation as expected but not as much as I feared most likely because of the walking and swimming. I started the day on the right track and ended it with two s’mores. Oh well. Try again tomorrow.

 

[Summer2018]

TOPIC TUESDAY

Approach your goals gently and with intention; one step, one thing, and one day at a time.

I’m going to try really hard to remember that in all facets of my life.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I like that quote a lot too!

 

[piglet1979]

I totally lost track of what day it was…common occurrence in the summer.

My mom says this too. She was a teacher too. Just retired at the end of the year.

 

[piglet1979]

My self -care was initiated by my daughter. My birthday was yesterday and on Sunday she wanted me to go to the barn to help her give the owners dog medicine and unbeknownst to me she set up for me to have a horseback riding lesson. I love riding and really miss it but cant afford to ride when paying for DD to do what she loves. She has been planning it since January. Every time that she had me go feed with her on the weekends I was getting volunteer hours. I was only helping to help I had no clue I was getting volunteer hours. I complained many times about going because it was at 8 pm and I was ready to rest for the rest of the night. But I would go to help DD. DH on Sunday got a pair of my jeans for DD to put in the car. When we got to the barn I noticed that the owner was home (she wasn't supposed to be with what DD was telling me). I was still clueless at this point. She had me go in the barn and then she told. I was so surprised. I loved every minute of riding and I haven't lost everything from the lessons I took over 20 years ago. So now the owner and DD have talked me into going to a show and doing the class Gen Gap (2 riders but need to be a certain age difference between them). So in September I will be showing. This was the best birthday gift and so thoughtful. I am surprised they were all able to keep it a secret for so long.

So the ride prompted me to not do a whole lot yesterday. I was/am so sore. It is a good workout.

 

[ShannyMcB]

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Really like this quote! So many times I try to hit things hard core and it doesn’t work out but slow and steady truly does win the race

 

[Oneanne]

I had this very thought this morning, looking around at the disheveled house... I need to get back to doing some little thing every day to get back on track. Same with health stuff and eating, make one little change at a time. But of course, at the same time I'm thinking "omg vacation is now just six weeks away and I really need to hit it hard to get in shape".

 

[Summer2018]

My self -care was initiated by my daughter. My birthday was yesterday and on Sunday she wanted me to go to the barn to help her give the owners dog medicine and unbeknownst to me she set up for me to have a horseback riding lesson. I love riding and really miss it but cant afford to ride when paying for DD to do what she loves. She has been planning it since January. Every time that she had me go feed with her on the weekends I was getting volunteer hours. I was only helping to help I had no clue I was getting volunteer hours. I complained many times about going because it was at 8 pm and I was ready to rest for the rest of the night. But I would go to help DD. DH on Sunday got a pair of my jeans for DD to put in the car. When we got to the barn I noticed that the owner was home (she wasn't supposed to be with what DD was telling me). I was still clueless at this point. She had me go in the barn and then she told. I was so surprised. I loved every minute of riding and I haven't lost everything from the lessons I took over 20 years ago. So now the owner and DD have talked me into going to a show and doing the class Gen Gap (2 riders but need to be a certain age difference between them). So in September I will be showing. This was the best birthday gift and so thoughtful. I am surprised they were all able to keep it a secret for so long.

So the ride prompted me to not do a whole lot yesterday. I was/am so sore. It is a good workout.

What a beautiful surprise! Happy birthday!

 

[Summer2018]

Well ladies, I had my interview at church today for the Children’s Ministry Director. I have not been in a job interview in decades, so I was nervous. I got to church 10 minutes early and tried to calm and center myself beforehand. As I sat in my car applying lipstick, the college student who ran VBS this year came out of the church office from her interview with a smile on her face. She saw me and gave me a dirty look. Then she sat in her car glaring at me. It was so awkward. If looks could kill, I would be dead.

So. That pretty much messed up my calm demeanor. I can’t believe I let that kid psych me out. I entered the office and found not just the pastor but an entire intimidating hiring committee, not a smile on anyone’s face.

Let’s put this in perspective. This a very part time job that doesn’t pay well, not a $100,000 salaried position with benefits. I was put through way less scrutiny applying for my public school teaching position.

I answered 25+ questions and left feeling no better than when I arrived. I didn’t feel like they got a grasp of my talents and skills. I really hope they contact my references, one of which is my principal who gave me exemplary scores on my annual evaluation.

I don’t feel good about any of this…the tight competition, the bad attitude of a fellow applicant. I am not sure if I even want this job now.

I guess whatever is meant to be will be.

 

[Summer2018]

WOO HOO WEDNESDAY

 

[newski_mom]

Such a great quote! A co-worker and I were talking today about how hard it is to get your mindset squared away to be good and understand that one step at a time is the best course of action most of the time! It's just so hard when the progress is slow, but long-term so much better most of the time!

@piglet1979 - Happy Birthday, what a great gift and surprise!!

@Summer2018 - I wish you lived closer to me, we are looking for a Children's Program Director. We've just had a hard time finding the right person and we definitely don't have people vying for the job. Good luck to you! I know they would be lucky to have you!