JUNE W.I.S.H. Challenge - Looking Ahead

[Zhoen]

Good morning, Dearies!

Let's see, 3 things I'm grateful for, past, present, and future...
Past- A lot of pretty crummy experiences that taught me perspective and made me stronger... the retirement check is pretty sweet, too...

Present- Baby bunny! Wait, that's too easy... rain. It's been raining off and on with more in the forecast... that is good for the gardens and lazy for me!

Future- This one is tricky! Ok, got one... I am thankful that I ran across information regarding a small hippie-dippie festival that has rescheduled for August not far from here. The plan is to camp overnight at a nearby state park (we are probably going to get one of the "rustic" cabins, just in case... Summer storms are beautiful, but my tent disagrees... The agenda is not posted yet, but probably herb lectures, vendors, drumming and meditation and who knows what else... my daughters are at an age where they are exploring spirtuality so they are excited.

And yesterday's woohoo that is actually from this past weekend...


My peaceful place! This area is DEEP shade, so I can't be sure that the grass will do well, or that the roses and hydrangea will thrive... but it gives me joy anyway, even if it doesn't grow the way I hoped... Just the time I have already spent in the hammock listening to the birds and watching the sun dapples has made it worth it. Also, in the lower right corner of the picture, those pale-green round seedpods are on one of my favorite types of flowers, sometimes called money plants, but I grew up calling them "silver pennies." Anyway, those will be fully developed soon, then I can harvest the seeds and plant some at my niece's place... There's something special about being able to landscape her new place with divisions from my old one

I think #3 is the lie - I can so see him snuggled up asleep in your shirt hehehe

Winner! Winner! He's there again right now, but awake this time. I think he likes the warmth... as long as he doesn't pee and keeps his teeth to himself...

And a baby squirrel! -

That is a fantastic shot!


Ok... plan for the day... get the last of the kids' school stuff ironed out... clean the kitchen... take my mom her mail that still comes here... I was talking with my niece about visiting her this week, and tonight was the target... but that was before the bunny-o-cuteness... I mean the WEATHER... yeah... not great weather for a visit.... And I suppose at some point I'll have to feed the children... so irritating, the want to eat EVERY. SINGLE. DAY!!!

 

[Oneanne]

PAST: the opportunities that have come to me. I often bemoan that I haven't done enough, gone enough places, experienced enough things... then I start taking stock and realize there's been some pretty amazing stuff. The memory that just popped up was walking from my hotel in Belgravia (London) to the ribbon shop in Sloan Square, several times, by myself just a gal out on the town. In London!

PRESENT: As much as my heart aches at losing Mike, I am grateful for this time one-on-one with Whitehall, really focussing on her and 100% being her person.

FUTURE: I am grateful to have a vision for what my future life will be in Port Townsend, and that it is attainable, within my reach. Something to work for.

 

[Summer2018]

THANKFUL THURSDAY

View attachment 501840

Think of three things to be grateful for... one from the past, one from the present and one from the future.

Past: I am grateful that I had very loving parents. I was especially close to my Mom, and losing her to cancer during my freshman semester of college was beyond devastating. However, the time I was fortunate to have with her was crucial in forming the kind of person I am now...the kind of mother I am...my strong sense of self...my outgoing personality...and my faith in God.

Present: I am grateful that my daughter and I are so close.

Future: It's impossible to predict what the future holds, but I do believe that eventually everything works out the way it is supposed to. I am grateful for my faith and how it will carry me into the future.

 

[Oneanne]

Ready, set, free-free-all!

 

[4Mickeys]

Phew - that week went by quickly! I am getting more used to not mindlessly snacking and eating more at meal times to see me through. I have had to fight some feelings of just WANTING something desirable but not so good for me .I feel like for the first time in a long time I am truly focused on losing weight and healing my body. I have been reading and researching so that I understand what is happening with me more and what I need to do to fix it. I have been wanting to lose weight for a while but for some reason kept getting held back from really sustaining change - maybe I was in denial and didn't think it would really end up with diabetes

Today wasn't all that great - I woke up in the early hours with a headache - which I still had when I got out of bed - I was going to do my first school visit today - but when I got downstairs they rang to say the student was absent - I took that as a sign that I was meant to stay home today! I still did paperwork from here - made myself an omelette for breakfast - and then just before midday - warning TMI lol I got some gastro upset which has been on and off all day Not sure if it is the change in diet with fewer carbs again or something going around - the twins have been complaining of belly aches on and off for a couple of weeks - but no real gastro upset seen by them - DS stayed home today and then DD text me just before midday also to say she had belly pain and needed to be picked up early from school! DS19 is the healthiest one today So no walking for me today - a day of restful work.

It is raining here at the moment and I am on the couch under my snuggly blanket. The next door neighbours cat came knocking at my door a little while ago to get out of the rain - he headed upstairs with the twins. He is funny - for some reason he comes here to hide out of the rain and storms rather than go home.

 

[PollyannaMom]

Funny about the cat!

And my DS mentioned being a little “off” too - not feeling ill, just more bathroom trips than his usual norm.

I wonder if it has to do with all the germ avoidance? - Sheltering ourselves from Coronavirus means we’re not being exposed to other germs either. Maybe people’s gut bacteria balances are going a little wonky.

 

[PollyannaMom]

I’m walking the cats early today because it’s going to be hot later. The little one got to be first, and her “sister” is glaring out the door at her in indignation:



(edit - fixed the orientation)

 

[Summer2018]

I’m walking the cats early today because it’s going to be hot later. The little one got to be first, and her “sister” is glaring out the door at her in indignation:
View attachment 502162
Sorry it’s sideways!

This is awesome!I had no idea that you could take cats for a walk on a leash! TBH, I know very little about cats, because I am severely allergic to them. I wish I wasn't because I would love to have some furry little friends like yours around the house.

 

[Summer2018]

Well, as a result of being on antibiotics for my root canal infection, I got thrush as predicted. I already had medication for it from the dentist, because it was inevitable. Unfortunately, it didn't work, so she prescribed something else which will hopefully work.

In the meantime, I had to face up to my part in this. Yes, being on so many asthma medications is a huge part of why I am susceptible. However, diet does play a role. I take probiotics. But during this time when it would have been wise to stay away from sugar and carbs, I haven't. I have been eating my husband's birthday cake. Last week, we had s'mores a few times. I haven't been bingeing on sugar, but I should have eliminated it entirely for the time-being.

So, I'm taking a break from my favorite Pepperidge Farm Very Thin White Bread...only 40 calories, but it's processed white...not exactly healthy. I just can't endure whole wheat bread. I'd rather skip bread altogether. No raw sugar in my coffee. OUCH!!! My Dunkin Donuts coffee (brewed at home) with half n half and teaspoon of raw sugar is the NECTAR OF THE GODS. This morning I had it with half n half only. It was bearable. Lunch is easy: Iconic shake which has 20 grams of protein, 4 grams of fiber, and only 3 grams of sugar, along with some bing cherries and cantaloupe. Dinner will be a hamburger, sans bun, with a tossed salad and baked potato.

Hopefully this is only temporary because I was losing weight on NOOM just fine having some sugary and carb treats, but right now, I can't be stupid. I need to address my health.

Exercise is finally picking up. I tried the walking videos on YouTube by Leslie Sansone, but it was just too boring for me. So, instead, I started dancing to music videos! It brought me right back to my 20's when I would go out clubbing with my friends every weekend. You couldn't get me off the dance floor if you tried. I'm just missing the margaritas! Anyway, DD goes upstairs to do her exercise, and I stay in the living room to do mine. When the weather is lousy, I will try the beach again. Maybe less people will be there.

 

[sjrec]

I’m walking the cats early today because it’s going to be hot later. The little one got to be first, and her “sister” is glaring out the door at her in indignation:
View attachment 502162
I
Sorry it’s sideways!

I love this! I don’t know that we’ll get another dog (we had basset hounds for years) but I can see myself getting a cat one day!

 

[Oneanne]

Woke up tired this morning, mentally and physically. Didn't want to go for a walk but dragged myself out there any way. Today we were given direction to clear our calendars of meetings and spend some time reflecting on Juneteeth... I did some reading yesterday and there's a video I"m going to watch today. I've been aware of Junteenth for a couple years, but with everything going on right now it has a deeper meaning, like attaching to the emotional side of the celebration.

And really looking forward to no meetings and being able to get stuff done, quietly with minimal interruptions.

I finally lost a pound, a new/different pound. I've notice some clothing pieces are starting to look baggy, so I'll go thru stuff this weekend and pull out things for donation.

Mixed weather forecast over the weekend, while it is rainy I plan on doing more painting and getting the new white drapes up. I ordered a new bookcase which will come early next week, and will solve the issue with books and plants sitting on every surface. I really do have too much stuff, at least for this house.

 

[MickeyMom76]

Before the virus shut things down, we were all set for a kitchen renovation which involves adding counter seating and opening up the wall between our kitchen and dining room as well as all new flooring in our first floor. Yesterday I got a call from our contractor to go to the cabinet place and review what we wanted again just to make sure they have it right since it’s been about 3 months since we last talked. Our contractor is hoping to get started at the end of the month (if we go to green). I’m so excited!!! A little nervous about letting people in our house again. But it will be a limited number of people and I am stocked on Lysol, Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer.

 

[sjrec]

Before the virus shut things down, we were all set for a kitchen renovation which involves adding counter seating and opening up the wall between our kitchen and dining room as well as all new flooring in our first floor. Yesterday I got a call from our contractor to go to the cabinet place and review what we wanted again just to make sure they have it right since it’s been about 3 months since we last talked. Our contractor is hoping to get started at the end of the month (if we go to green). I’m so excited!!! A little nervous about letting people in our house again. But it will be a limited number of people and I am stocked on Lysol, Clorox wipes and hand sanitizer.

How exciting!

 

[4Mickeys]

I've notice some clothing pieces are starting to look baggy, so I'll go thru stuff this weekend and pull out things for donation.

Way to go - Its exciting that you are seeing a difference in your clothes

 

[Summer2018]

I finally lost a pound, a new/different pound.

Spectacular!!!

 

[sjrec]

Way to go - Its exciting that you are seeing a difference in your clothes

Yes, the fit of my clothes means more than the number on the scale to me!
That’s awesome!!

 

[Oneanne]

SOCIAL SATURDAY:

I'll start with a joke, then the person who gets it right posts another joke, and on and on, till we've all played.

Where do bad rainbows go?

 

[Summer2018]

Prism?

 

[4Mickeys]

I’ll try - Prism ??

Its Sunday morning for me already - yesterday when i dropped DD to work just after 2pm I made my boys come to the beach for a walk with me - we mostly walked on the pathway above the beach and included walking up quite a big hill - the side I approached from isn’t all that steep - but I still figure some uphill walking compared to my usual flat routes is good to work out those legs we walked for about 40 mins with a beautiful view of the ocean. It had rained most of the morning but then the sun came out - and so did all the other people

So the upside of my up sent belly the other day is that with eating and exercise yesterday I only put back on 200g of the 1.3 I lost that day! It has been 3 weeks since I seriously started this healthy focus and I am down 2.7kg or 5.95pounds.

Today I have to shop for the week ahead, go for a walk this time DS16 has work and DD has a friends birthday party at the beach so SS19 can come with me. Happy Self- Care Sunday everyone.

 

[4Mickeys]

Haha @Summer2018 we must have been typing at the same time