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Post by cathygeha on Sept 18, 2024 7:39:08 GMT
💯100 Day Challenge 💯 If you have wondered what this challenge is all about it has to do with making a change and focusing on that change for 100 days. It can be related to anything YOU want to work on: weight loss, exercise, housekeeping, reading, practicing, organizing...the sky is the limit. After you decide what you want to work on you show up daily and post how you did with a "face" emoji that indicates how the previous day went. YOU CAN START ANY DAY OF THIS CHALLENGE! We would love to have you with us! Dates for this challenge: September 3 - December 12 2024❤️ Further information about the challenge: Focused Intention Begins with a question/hypothesis Commitment to a goal Etc If you are interested here are a couple of websites to check out: www.gongfuacademy.com/100-day-gong.htmlcathygeha/Cathy luvvinlife/Gisélle klf722/Karen doordie50/Pam So...we begin another 100 day challenge. I thought that I would refresh my memory on: Writing Goals: The SMART in SMART goals stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound. Defining these parameters as they pertain to your goal helps ensure that your objectives are attainable within a certain time frame. AND The idea of The Whole Person - back in Nursing School they told us that patients were not to be looked at as a "disease" to be treated but as a "whole person" that needed to be assisted in all aspects of their life. They mentioned: Physical, Mental-Emotional, Spiritual, Social...if I remember correctly. I found another site that lists six things but not all are relevant to all patients/people: emotional, physical, spiritual, social, psychological, professional. WHY did I look at these? Because I am still thinking about the goals for this 100 days. I also found sites that suggested personal goals including one with 150 suggestions and ideas: helpfulprofessor.com/personal-goals-examples/ |
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Post by cathygeha on Sept 18, 2024 7:40:52 GMT
September 18 GOALS 📝 Track every BLT✔️ 🧹 Clean or tidy or declutter something every day - laundry, organizing closet✔️ 🖋️ Use a fountain pen daily or do something creative(music, writing-diary, art, calligraphy) ✔️ 🇫🇷 Work on French every day (Duolingo, magazine, newspaper, book) ✔️ ⚖️ Weigh every morning [Starting weight: 166.6] <165.8>
It was a bit crazy yesterday. I was in a toot to get the ingredients for the terrine and we went out to buy them, went to the money exchange, picked up coffee beans, went to the optician to have him adjust my glasses, bought reading glasses, bought bread and produce, and came home with zaatar manoosh for lunch. I hustled to finish making the layered three bean terrine before electricity cut and shortly after the cut my husband came down to let me know of the pagers exploding. The American Women lit up WhatsApp checking in and the rest of the day was pretty much taken up watching or listening to news. I had a cousin contact me worried about my safety SO ended up sending messages to family then posting on Facebook so people would know that we are safe. I am not sure if we will play cards in Tripoli this week...waiting to hear how today goes. Oh...I did not get into the crunch things or nuts I bought to make peanut butter...I counted points and quit early. No wine in the house to tempt me so...stayed OP and the scale was down a bit more this morning. Today will be a quiet day at home. I will finish a book and write the review then...start reading another book. I will plate the terrine and take a photo of it to send to those that were going to attend the potluck and no doubt get tired of the dish long before it is gone  Hope you all slept well last night and woke refreshed in the morning. |
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Post by klf722 on Sept 18, 2024 12:34:36 GMT
 Good day! My daughter and I went shopping and hit 3 stores and got nearly everything on the list. Ate well and cooked a nice dinner. I did have my evening chocolate but no wine and only 1 cup of coffee in the morning. I was a little headachy yesterday but other than that felt really good. We went out last night to try and see the lunar eclipse phenomenon they talked about in the news so that was fun. Trying to finish my book before the meeting today. Realistically I won't. I ordered the salad and will pick it up and then get another member and drive together to the meeting. Made my steps goal Checked in on someone Slept 7 hours Got outside Fish tonight for dinner. My daughter will visit her dad. Got my appointment with an electrophysiologist. My son booked all our tickets for November. My 6th grade grandson will be going on an overnight trip with his grade - 2 nights. Cathy, nice weigh in this morning! I'm glad to hear that you're safe and it was good that you let your loved ones know. I'm sorry that your friends didn't get to enjoy your terrine. Good thing you were out and about and got those errands done before the news hit. Waving to everyone!!
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Post by doordie50 on Sept 18, 2024 13:21:58 GMT
Cathy I've been thinking about you. So glad to see your post this morning. What a crazy thing that was! I pray things don't escalate further. I hope you'll enjoy your quiet and safe day at home. I'm sure the terrine would have been well received. Hopefully Mounah is a big fan. Hugs!
Activity steps/leaves  tracked - 2 of 3 but stayed OP extra protein x3 MT- scored a short nap
Leaves and acorns, everywhere! I had a pretty good day yesterday and got things done. My sleep's been off so, I need to work on that. I stayed up later to catch the lunar eclipse last night but, the cloud cover nixed that idea. Hopefully, I'll see some good pictures of it anyway. I have some indoor tasks and more laundry to get through but, the rain will give me a break from all the outdoor chores. Everything is parched so, I'm glad on both fronts. I had some chopped walnuts that were past their prime and put them out for the birds. It was like an Alfred Hitchcock movie out there! lol Hope everyone has a great day!
Karen so happy you've been enjoying your time with DD. Glad the appointment is set
Gisélle hope all is well - waving!
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Post by cathygeha on Sept 19, 2024 8:57:21 GMT
September 19 GOALS 📝 Track every BLT✔️ 🧹 Clean or tidy or declutter something every day - laundry, organizing closet✔️ 🖋️ Use a fountain pen daily or do something creative(music, writing-diary, art, calligraphy) ✔️ 🇫🇷 Work on French every day (Duolingo, magazine, newspaper, book) ✔️ ⚖️ Weigh every morning [Starting weight: 166.6] <168.2>[nibbled a lot through a bag or more of toasted bread-things I planned to take to the potluck]
KAREN: How fun to spend time with your daughter. My daughter helped me eradicate a trojan that attacked my computer then block notifications that were asking me to reinstall it.
PAM: Your weather sounds lovely this time of year. It is cooler and nice out. We may plant some avocado trees that we started from seeds. I, too, hope that the situation doesn't escalate but it is tense at the moment.
GISÉLLE: Glad you are relaxing after what sounded to be a BUSY and ACTIVE family filled summer!
We have plenty of leftovers so no cooking needed. We have everything we need in the house and nearby in the village so won't be going out and about for awhile. The cards in Tripoli were cancelled for today so I will read, plant with Mounah, and write reviews. It will be a good day.
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Post by klf722 on Sept 19, 2024 18:58:50 GMT
Good day yesterday. I had book club about an hour away so I picked up my salad at 10:30, then my passenger, and we got there around 11:45. We were 6 only since 4 could not make it. Sadly I wasn't able to finish the book though I tried really hard. I tried to ask the others how things wrapped up but they were saying that they didn't really. I'd had a theory about it all and how it might end but that got blown out of the water. When I asked what happened to a main character at the end they had no idea. I decided not to finish it. Got home around 3:30. We had earlyish dinner and a quiet evening. DId not reach my step goal Checked in on someone Slept 7 hours Got outside I went to get my haircut, and when I got home my daughter and I had a big pancake breakfast. It was after 12 when we ate and it was delicious. Bree then went to see her dad. Mark & I are meeting a friend in the city for dinner - Italian, a new-to-us place. Our train is 4:56 I think. I will soon change my clothes and put on make up and feed the dogs beforehand since Bree is out. She needs her hair done too - it's been a while, and I could do it but would rather she have my hairdresser do it. She did it for her last January so we got a spot for Saturday afternoon. Maybe I will go along too. Cathy, I hope things are calming down a bit and that you continue to feel safe. I suppose many if not all of your activities are on hold for a bit. I couldn't figure out your weight - looked like a big drop with the decimal in the wrong spot but the way you talked about eating didn't match my interpretation. You're doing so well! Pam, our view of the moon was clearer but didn't photograph well. Later it looked like there was a rainbow ring around it I saw from a window. No pic and we didn't go back out. So funny about the birds! I can just picture it. Waving to everyone!
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Post by luvvinlife on Sept 19, 2024 21:19:21 GMT
Activity - PT exercises ✅
List - laundry , called my sister✅✅
Duo✅✅
Enrichment (Read,Craft, Piano) 🚫
Now that Physical Therapy is over, my schedule is open for Tuesday’s Yoga Stretch class. It felt divine! I hadn’t been to class in almost 7 weeks. Afterwards I had some down time to continue decluttering. Yesterday was slow and easy. We went to brunch at our favorite café. It was a detour from the usual when we go on weekends. It felt like we had the place to ourselves.😆Today I’ll catch up on reading and crafting. Our current book is The Silver Ladies of Penny Lane. It’s quite enjoyable so far, funny and adventurous. We’re still enjoying some beautiful weather too!
Cathy I’m so relieved to know that your and Mounah are safe and able to communicate with your loved ones. I usually cook when things are wonky but at least that’s not on your mind for now. That dish sounds yummy. Wine and nuts do sound tempting though.🤤
Karen I’m so glad that you’re able to get yourself checked right away and you’re feeling good. I sometimes have a-fib due to my new valve but I have an appointment to see my cardiologist tomorrow. Bree must be feeling so supported and loved💕A fresh haircut always makes me feel good! I hope you and Mark enjoy your dinner in the city.
Pam it’s awesome that you scored a nap.👍🏽 Are you still able to go to sleep at your usual time? It’s raining gold leaves and acorns here as well. 🤣 The potted flowers on the deck are such a stark contrast to what’s going on around them. I hope they last until this weekend 🤞🏽
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Post by cathygeha on Sept 20, 2024 8:01:10 GMT
September 20 GOALS 📝 Track every BLT✔️ 🧹 Clean or tidy or declutter something every day - laundry, organizing closet✔️ 🖋️ Use a fountain pen daily or do something creative(music, writing-diary, art, calligraphy) ✔️ 🇫🇷 Work on French every day (Duolingo, magazine, newspaper, book) ✔️ ⚖️ Weigh every morning [Starting weight: 166.6] <166.6> [OP day - hooray]
Today we are going to go get our flu shots so will keep this short. I did enjoy the afternoon on the back patio with Bella on my lap, ice water to sip, and a book to read. Might do the same thing this afternoon.
KAREN: How fun your life sounds right now. The scale was up to 168.2 yesterday...at least...after the nibbling and eating of bags of baked salty crunchy things.
GISÉLLE: Nice to see your post. Do you think you will need to have a pacemaker to regulate your heart beat in the future?
PAM: Hope you are doing well this week!
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Post by luvvinlife on Sept 20, 2024 15:44:13 GMT
Activity - Steps ✅
List - finalized dinner plans for guests ✅
Duo✅✅
Enrichment (Piano, Zen Color)✅✅
Today we have more beautiful weather. We’ll pick up a few items for Saturday’s menu and then head back home to prepare for tomorrow’s dinner with my one of my bookclub ladies and her husband. Abel will be cooking so I’m off the hook this time. 😁
Cathy great job getting back OP and enjoying some relaxing time with Bella. I’m not sure if the frequency of the afib requires any additional treatment yet. Most likely I’ll find out today.
Karen I hope you enjoyed dinner yesterday evening. Which restaurant did you go to?
Pam I am usually still awake after my Perry Mason ends and Alfred Hitchcock comes on. I thought about you and The Birds last night 🤣. I had that a similar experience shortly after we bought the house. It looks like maybe it was part of their migration formation during the fall. Sooooo scary! 😱 🤣
Enjoy the day everyone!
Waves to Karen and Pam 👋🏽
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Post by doordie50 on Sept 20, 2024 16:23:35 GMT
exercise/steps/yard work tracked - used some weeklies hit my extra protein goal MT - 20 min nap/daily devotional
I had a pretty good day yesterday. The watering alone, gave me a good workout but, I took advantage of the good weather and cleaned up the bed and garden. Our tomato plants are looking a bit worse for wear but, they are still producing tomatoes. Though, not nearly as many as before. Still, there were enough to enough to make tostada bowls for dinner. It was the 10 year anniversary of my mother's passing yesterday. Time flies so fast! I can remember like it was yesterday. I was able to connect with both brothers so, that was nice. Summer-like weather again today. I started back into some decluttering with my closet. I need to go through my drawers again too and get more clothes into a bag for donation. They say if you haven't worn something for a year... If only I could stick to that one. lol Anyway, I have my monthly spine appointment in a little bit so I'd better get moving. Hope everyone has a good day! *waves to all* Cathy WTG getting back OP! Your afternoon with the cat and reading on the patio sounds so relaxing. I've been thinking of you so much lately. When I saw there was an airstrike near Beirut, my heart jumped into my throat. I hope you and Mounah are keeping safe and you have everything you need.  Continued prayers... Karen I hope you and Mark enjoyed a nice dinner out. Saturday out together for Bree's haircut sounds like fun. She seems to be adjusting quite nicely. It's wonderful she has you and your place to call home base until whatever comes next for her. The singing bowl I have is brass with a wood pestle. It's small and flat-palm held, maybe 4 1/2" but it has a mighty sound. I may move up to crystal over the winter. Thanks for the YouTube suggestion. Gisélle we just missed each other! So nice to read your posts. I'm glad you're through with PT and can enjoy your stretch yoga now. It must feel so nice to have the place to yourselves for a spell. These leaves! I have to watch that I don't roll my ankle with the acorns. lol It's crazy! I tend to feel nappy in the late afternoon. If I keep it short, it can be refreshing but, if it's too long, it can mess with my overnight rest. I never sleep all the way through the night but, recently, I've been really off and sleeping in, is not an option. Getting to bed earlier is a must now. LOL The Birds! It was exactly like that! Minus the seagulls  Best wishes to Abel. |
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Post by klf722 on Sept 20, 2024 19:17:11 GMT
Good day yesterday. Dinner was good but the restaurant was hard to get to from our train to Grand Central. We took a bus but still had a lot of walking. And afterwards, leaving the restaurant at 9 we got home after 11:30. But I crushed my steps! The food was good but there were flaws, mainly oversalting some dishes and undersalting others. # of the specials were amazing and the bread and dessert were unbelievable too. Not sure I need to return but it was a great night! Had to miss Mah Jongg this afternoon because I missed my podiatrist appointment Monday and 12:30 today was all he had and he's away next week. I had to take it. And then we got the dogs' nails done. I have a live event at the yoga studio later so not sure what dinner will be. Crushed my step goal!! Slept 7 hours Got outside Checked in on someone Cathy, I hope you're not too sore or uncomfortable after your shot. Are you getting just the flu or the covid too? I was supposed to get both Monday but had to cancel everything that day. I love your relaxing afternoons!! Gisélle, how nice it was to enjoy your yoga class after all that time! I want to mention to all that The Decluttering Club has a free Decluttering "week" next Mon - Fri. There are assignments and videos and a FB group and it's free. Of course they try and sell you add-ons and hope you'll join one of their programs but you can still do the OLAB (Organize Like A Boss) for free. Check it out and let me know if you have trouble and I will see if I can get you there. I signed up and it will start Monday. It just makes it more formal and it's nice knowing that a whole group of people are doing just what you are all at the same time. We're waiting for the person in Book Club who picks next to make her selection. She was away but it is her turn. I, too am enjoying this weather! The restaurant was Il Posto Accanto. Pam, how amazing to still be eating tomatoes from the garden with your meals! Time outdoors and especially gardening is so therapeutic and beneficial. And the sun & air! CHeck out the Decluttering program that they're having next week - OLAB. No real commitment. You do what you can and if their guidelines help, then great! We can always learn new tricks! Waving!!
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Good day! My daughter and I went shopping and hit 3 stores and got nearly everything on the list. Ate well and cooked a nice dinner. I did have my evening chocolate but no wine and only 1 cup of coffee in the morning. I was a little headachy yesterday but other than that felt really good. We went out last night to try and see the lunar eclipse phenomenon they talked about in the news so that was fun. Trying to finish my book before the meeting today. Realistically I won't. I ordered the salad and will pick it up and then get another member and drive together to the meeting. 
tracked - 2 of 3 but stayed OP
Continued prayers...
Best wishes to Abel.