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Post by michelle on Jun 15, 2022 5:13:24 GMT
Affirmation: Believe! Attitude habit builder: Optimistic and Happy Body: OP, 10,256 Steps and Yoga Spirit: Uplifted Gratitude: Modern conveniences
Busy day for me catching up on my homemaking chores. The water in the bird baths was frozen this morning but it warmed up and ended up being a lovely day.
Cathy: Life was very different before television and the internet. As an adult I lived many years without television but don't think I would like to live without the internet.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 15, 2022 7:26:03 GMT
Affirmation: I am capable of doing anything I set my mind to
Mind: Focused
Body: Healthy
Spirit: Inquisitive
Gratitude: Finding the suitcase at the airport
The bag was not scanned into the system but was waiting and had been since the 8th. I tried to notify the airlines I had traveled on that their customer service information for Beirut Airport's lost-delayed luggage should be updated but not sure it went through. I am going to pay condolences to a friend today. Four of us will drive to her apartment to do so. I will wear a mask the entire time as we will be in the car together, the apartment has seen many visitors who have paid condolences over the past week and I have been exposed during my trip. I want to stay safe and healthy for my daughter's arrival and our trip to Scotland.
MICHELLE: I agree that living without the internet would be difficult. Now, if there was a way to stay in touch with the internet without electricity, that would be perfect!
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Post by michelle on Jun 16, 2022 5:12:26 GMT
Affirmation: I receive what I believe! Attitude habit builder: Congenial and Spunky Body: OP, Walking, and Yoga Spirit: Communicative Gratitude: My health
Another this and that day. I worked on cleaning up the new firebreak for a while, did some homemaking chores and finished an audit. We did our Yoga outside in the early evening for the first time this year. It's just so much more enjoyable when we can do that rather than in the house.
Cathy, It's great that you found your suitcase. I still wear a mask in public and am in a very small minority who do so. Nothing has changed so I would rather be as safe as I possibly can. Now I also have my second booster so am as protected as much as can be in that way. One thing I really appreciate is that the atmosphere is no longer grim like it was for so many months when this first started.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 16, 2022 6:56:07 GMT
Affirmation: Believe -> See
Mind: Focused
Body: Willing
Spirit: Intrepid
Gratitude: The ability to do what needs to be done
I spent time thinking about what to wear while trying to sleep last night. This belt and shoes with what bottom and top...it is amazing how the mind can run like a hamster in a wheel...going fast and slow but not getting anywhere! I went to pay condolences to a woman who lost her husband. She had a LONG story and a LOT to share with all five of us. We took a photo at the end and it looked like a glee club or murder of crows. It was sad seeing the abandoned cats and dogs on the street we walked in Tripoli
MICHELLE: How fun to do yoga outside! I had a mosquito INSIDE the bedroom last night so know we need to get net for our daughter's bedroom before she arrives the 27th!
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Post by michelle on Jun 17, 2022 5:02:05 GMT
Affirmation: I can do this. I can see the finish line! Attitude habit builder: Gracious and Calm Body: OP, Walking, and Yoga Spirit: Secluded Gratitude: Errands are done for the week I ran my shopping errands today and will switch back to going on Thursdays since there are fair fewer people than on the weekend so shopping is much easier to accomplish. Cathy: I love to lay in bed and just do free thinking but don't care for the hamster scenario when it happens to me. I like to work on my Attitude Habit Builder/Affirmations each night by reading a little in my book "The Positive Trait Thesaurus: A Writer's Guide to Character Attributes". It gives me ideas of how I could be also. Sometimes I will read a word and decide that I would like to impliment that in my life and then work on adding or subtracting from my personality. It's more interesting and challenging than I can explain.
Onward>>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 17, 2022 6:44:21 GMT
Affirmation: I achieve what I set out to do
Mind: Focused
Body: Healthy
Spirit: Eager
Gratitude: Birdsong in the morning
Bank, shopping, etc yesterday. Today we will go for our second covid-19 booster shots and then pick up some items at the shop...perhaps go to the electrical hardware shop for adapters for travel. I get to choose a new outfit to wear today and will have fun doing so.
MICHELLE: I need to find a book to read before bed...something that will focus my mind on something other than clothes and items on my to-do list. Might revisit the library in the basement and choose a book to revisit.
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Post by michelle on Jun 18, 2022 2:45:34 GMT
Affirmation: Others are free to be who they want to be. Attitude habit builder: Nonjudgmental and hopeful Body: OP, Walking, and Yoga Spirit: At peace Gratitude: My home
I have 10 more audits to and managed to get one done today so nine more are left. Also spent time picking up the very large branches etc from the creation of the new firebreak. Lots to do in that area. It is cold here again and will freeze again tonight. This weather is rather pleasant as long as the wind does not blow extremely hard. I am still photographing my Irises--so many colors and color combinations! This has been much more pleasant than I imagined.
Cathy: How fun to day dream about wardrobe ideas! I hope you booster went well and that you feel OK afterwards. I am still wearing my mask in public and will continue to do so, even after having my second booster.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 18, 2022 7:05:06 GMT
Affirmation: I find joy in the little things
Mind: Open
Body: Willing
Spirit: Content
Gratitude: Roof over my head, water to bathe in, healthy food to eat - Enough is more than sufficient
I was up early, walked, showered, and was ready for the day when the electricity showed up at 8am. My arm was a bit sore when I turned on that side but have not felt any side effects from the vaccination. Don't have to go out and about today so when electricity is cut at 11 will work in the kitchen and read and do whatever till 2 then enjoy electricity till 4 and then there is a cut from 4-6 and after that should be smooth sailing till 4 the next morning...though some of that will be spend under the mosquito net while sleeping.
MICHELLE: It sounds lovely where you live! I am glad you have wonderful colors to see, scenery that brings you joy, and plenty to keep you busy! Do the dogs help with the stick/branch cleanup?
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Post by michelle on Jun 19, 2022 3:55:26 GMT
Affirmation: Life is exciting! Attitude habit builder: Committed and whimsical Body: OP, Functional fitness, and Yoga Spirit: Contemplative Gratitude: Enthusiasm!!!
More sticks were put in piles this morning. The dogs are loyal pack members who follow their leader (which is me apparently) to the great outdoors where they lay around enjoying being outside as I wander around doing my functional fitness. It's like having three preschoolers in my life. I cannot imagine a life without them.
Cathy, I agree about enough being more than sufficient. Loved your affirmation.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 19, 2022 6:32:24 GMT
Affirmation: I am the boss of me
Mind: Focused
Body: Willing
Spirit: Content
Gratitude: Weekend chats with family
Last night was just the right temperature and I slept blissfully. This morning I woke early enough to get a walk in before showering and having breakfast. Last night my daughter was on Skype with me for a LONG time discussing the trip to Scotland - I learned she might be more interested in the food we eat than the sites we see? A Michelin Star restaurant is evidently not as enticing to me as it is to her. I fear calories may be plentiful on the trip so will hope that steps will be many, too!
MICHEL: I love the visual of you doing functional fitness with three furry canine toddler-like furry friends to keep you company
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Post by michelle on Jun 20, 2022 4:36:41 GMT
Affirmation: Willingness is the key that will unlock any door. Attitude habit builder: Easy going and productive Body: OP, Functional fitness, and Yoga Spirit: Pensive Gratitude: An interest in gardening
Such a pleasant day catching up on chores, gardening and relaxing. I also got all my hand watering of the large trees done which was quite an accomplishment for one day.
Cathy, Scotland has such a "feel" about it that just being there is exciting or at least that is what I experienced. I have seen some of the dishes prepared at those Michelin Star restaurants and the quantities seemed to be reasonable rather than gargantuan. I just googled--pictures of food prepared at Michelin star restaurants and they actually look the opposite of plentiful. I know you are going to have a wonderful time--I see it, I believe it!!!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 20, 2022 6:37:03 GMT
Affirmation: Believe -> See
Mind: Focused
Body: Willing
Spirit: Open
Gratitude: Cooler weather
My daughter will be here in a week. We will pick her up from the airport on the 27th in the evening. W will have her room ready and waiting for her and as much else ready as we can. I am sure she will have an agenda of some kind but have no idea what it will be. It was cool last night and I considered getting up to get another lightweight blanket but the mosquito net made me decide not to...not in the dark.
MICHELLE: Some places seem to have absorbed more history or perhaps more energy from those that have lived and died there before. I have felt that in a few historical sites (walking into a room in an abandoned castle and feeling a presence and glimmer of shadow...for instance) so look forward to seeing what I might feel and experience on the trip to Scotland with my daughter. I think we both plan to keep a travel log while together so that could be fun, too!
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Post by michelle on Jun 21, 2022 3:35:33 GMT
Affirmation: Think positive! Attitude habit builder: Confident and Motivated Body: OP, Gardening, and Yoga Spirit: Calm Gratitude: Bird songs
I spent several hours working in the front planter. Gardening has definitely grown on me. I might even consider calling it a hobby. It was such a lovely day.
Cathy: Your trip sounds like such fun!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 21, 2022 6:31:58 GMT
Affirmation: Believe -> See
Mind: Focused
Body: Willing
Spirit: Wise
Gratitude: Being able to hear and identify the sounds around me
I have a to-do list started for the days till our daughter arrives. Will check items off as I create a to-do list of things to be done while our daughter is here. I also need to come up with a carry-on suitcase of clothing that will suffice for ten days and not take more than I need. It will be fun and challenging and even MORE fun since I have cute things to pack. The tricky bit is always the shoes...ah well...it is doable as long as I don't overeat while traveling!
MICHELLE: I don't know that I would ever enjoy gardening. I admire you for thinking that one day you might even consider it a hobby!
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Post by michelle on Jun 22, 2022 1:23:23 GMT
Affirmation: The journey is the destination Attitude habit builder: Challenged and Reinvented Body: OP, Gardening, and Yoga Spirit: Peaceful Gratitude: Being surrounded by Nature
Another day in Paradise for me. Each morning I get all my A.M. Routine chores done and then head outside for my functional fitness, gardening, ranch hand chores etc. It was such a lovely day again today and I really appreciate these kinds of things thanks to this message board.
Cathy, Time is flying by again and in a blink of an eye or two you will be in Scotland. How fun to be working on what you will take with you. I do have a hobby I call Wardrobing and enjoy going through my clothes, rearranging, getting new ideas of outfits that will work.
Onward>>>>>
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