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Post by cathygeha on Jun 23, 2022 13:04:54 GMT
Quick Stop - over 24 hours without internet - undersea then above ground cables cut so...back online but electricity cut soon. Hopefully more normal tomorrow. Daughter arrives Monday evening.
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Post by michelle on Jun 24, 2022 1:21:21 GMT
Affirmation: The journey is the destination Attitude habit builder: Positive and Believing Body: OP, Functional Fitness, and Yoga Spirit: Resourceful Gratitude: An afternoon thunder storm that brought rain and cooler temps Today I prioritized to make being in the moment and enjoying it more important than getting the moment DONE. However I do love being active and busy so I usually enjoy my days but the plan is to work on the "approach".
Cathy, Sorry about the additional electrical problems. Our thunderstorm knocked out the power so I decided that I would clean house until it came back on--I got many necessary items accomplished. Life is good!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 24, 2022 5:45:15 GMT
Affirmation: To-do lists keep me focused
Mind: Open
Body: Healthy
Spirit: Curious
Gratitude: Time
Three full days before our daughter arrives. We have plenty to do and will get what we can done before she arrives. We only have seven full days with her and some of that time will be dealing with the apartment in Beirut and some other tasks...hope we have time to do a few fun things, too, though the time in Scotland WILL be fun for both of us.
MICHELL: I should use my time without electricity to sweep and dust and mop. I can't vacuum or us the electric mop but could do some things. I usually cook and tidy the kitchen during that time.
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Post by michelle on Jun 25, 2022 5:41:50 GMT
Affirmation: Willingness is the key that will unlock any door Attitude habit builder: Happy, Joyous and Free Body: OP, Functional Fitness, and Yoga Spirit: Beautiful Gratitude: Humor
I have a wonderful day living life at a slower pace. I'm glad that gardening has become a much loved hobby because there certainly is plenty of it!
Cathy, Time is flying by and soon it will be time to visit Scotland. How exciting!!! Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 25, 2022 14:11:19 GMT
late check-in...no electricity-internet in the morning, went to run errands, got behind...it is what it is Daughter arrives Monday and has checked in for one leg of the trip. I have work to do to make her room and some parts of the house welcoming for her.
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Post by michelle on Jun 26, 2022 5:31:06 GMT
Affirmation: What a wonderful world! Attitude habit builder: Happy, Joyous and Free Body: OP, Functional Fitness, and Yoga Spirit: Free Gratitude: A lovely day
A pleasant day spent with my husband looking at plants at the nursery, having lunch in town and then Yoga outside on the grass under the apple tree.
Cathy, Good luck getting all your To Dos done preparing for your daughter's arrival.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 26, 2022 5:32:32 GMT
Affirmation: I am able to get things done
Mind: Focused Body: Amazing Spirit: Tenacious Gratitude: Being able to do all that I do
My daughter arrives tomorrow night. I have a list and am making my way through it. No reading till Rabia's room is clean and welcoming and the rooms we will spend the most time in are also tidied, too. My husband is off to get the car washed. When he returns we will tackle the other to-do items on the list.
MICHELLE: I hope you are enjoying the weekend!
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Post by michelle on Jun 27, 2022 4:39:02 GMT
Affirmation: I am a possibility thinker. Attitude habit builder: Accepting and focused Body: OP, Functional Fitness, and Yoga Spirit: Happy Gratitude: Friendly people
Another gardening day for me. Maybe a little more of this hobby than I can take but I am forging onward. Tomorrow will be spent catching up on homemaking chores.
Cathy, We were cross posting last night so you missed my post. I agree about being grateful about the ability to be physically active.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 27, 2022 5:46:18 GMT
Affirmation: I look for the positive and find it
Mind: Open
Body: Wise
Spirit: Profound
Gratitude: Daughter flying to see me!
I spent HOURS sweeping, vacuuming, dusting, cleaning...H O U R S...the mosquito net/tent my husband dreamed up...doesn't work. We will look for one prefabricated this morning. I still have a few tweaks to my daughter's room but think I am done with most of the rest of it. She can help me with some of the other cleaning that needs to be done, maybe. We will leave for the airport three hours before she arrives so will get there plenty early! She said only two people on the first flight were wearing masks and very few on the big transatlantic flight.
MICHELLE: I don't know if I would ever get into gardening. I have enjoyed SMALL gardens but seem overwhelmed when it grows too large to manage. Here's to a marvelous week for both of us!
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Post by michelle on Jun 28, 2022 5:16:59 GMT
Affirmation: The journey is the destination and I am enjoying it! Attitude habit builder: Relaxed and productive Body: OP, Functional Fitness, and Yoga Spirit: Calm Gratitude: Simplicity Another day spent as a Gardening hobbyist. Much is getting done in the yard around the house. These projects are surprisingly time consuming. Actually it is kind of amazing how long things take in the gardening world. The results are worth it! Cathy, I feel your cleaning pain. It's incredible what needs to be done when relatives are going to arrive. I have toned it down the last few years after one particularly exhausting cleanathon! Most people are maskless here also. Not sure what the thinking is on that one. I still wear mine but then again my mother taught me all the old adages-- An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of trouble was one she liked to say. Also---Shut the door. You weren't raised in a barn. Not sure where that one originated.
Onward>>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 29, 2022 5:04:06 GMT
grateful daughter is here. Going to Beirut today so will keep this short...more later.
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Post by michelle on Jun 29, 2022 23:34:47 GMT
Affirmation: The journey is the destination and I am enjoying it! Attitude habit builder: Focused and Productive Body: OP, Functional Fitness, and Yoga Spirit: Gentle Gratitude: My health
Today I tackled the garage managing to get it decluttered and organized. Fortunately things were mostly out of place or needing a new organizational plan implimented so not much had to be decluttered. However it still took a great deal of time. Also did some housekeeping. I am so glad I took the time today to get this things accomplished.
Cathy, I hope you are enjoying your daughter's visit!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jun 30, 2022 6:15:06 GMT
yesterday we went to Beirut and worked in the apartment going through things...a lot got done but more still is left to be done. talked late last night and the night before...plan to go to bed earlier tonight. had lunch in Byblos...delicious. staying home today but will take my 'new' phone back to the shop and ask them why apps are not on the phone that should be and why the operating system is old and slow.
enjoying every minute with my daughter making memories
affirmation - i enjoy life mind - focused body - willing spirit - wise gratitude - time with my daughter
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Post by michelle on Jul 1, 2022 4:51:31 GMT
Affirmation: Nothing tastes as good as thin feels Attitude habit builder: Honest and Disciplined Body: OP, Functional Fitness, and Yoga Spirit: Connected Gratitude: Friendly people Today was errand day for me. All items were purchased for next week, got a hair cut and an amazing number of people wanted to chat with me which is interesting because I had my mask on which would seem to put people off. However I was wearing my ladybug top and earrings which are seriously cute. The top has Japanese calligraphy on it and is actually very stylish so I always end up with compliments about it. That probably made me approachable. Anyway I enjoyed chatting! Cathy, It's wonderful that you are enjoying your time with your daughter.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 1, 2022 6:52:11 GMT
affirmation - a walk in the morning improves the day
mind - positive
body - willing
spirit - inquisitive
gratitude - cool breezes on sunny days, cool nights, mosquito net when electricity is not available
might go to Nabu museum and Batroun today. Have a few errands to run.
michelle - how fun to know you are in cute attire and have many feel you would welcome talking to them.
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