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Post by michelle on Jul 2, 2022 5:13:49 GMT
Affirmation: I live OP one day at a time. Attitude habit builder: Pleasant and Gracious Body: OP, Functional Fitness, and Yoga Spirit: Safe Gratitude: Pleasant evenings to be able to sit outdoors Today I got all three of the dogs groomed. Sam, the Collie is a real challenge so I spent another two hours today. He now looks fantastic. The girls took 20 minutes total to get both of them done. Also managed to to clean four windows inside and out. Otherwise it was a very relaxing day. Cathy: It sounds like you are enjoying your family time. For fun I checked to see if YouTube had a video of the Nabu Museum and it had a couple. It's hard to really imagine artifacts that old. Speaking of cool nights, there was a film of ice on one of the bird baths this morning. Leaving the windows open at night so we have natural air conditioning is making the inside of the house quite cold--54 yesterday. Definitely coat weather inside here
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 2, 2022 6:51:07 GMT
Affirmation: believe -> see
Mind: Focused
Body: Healthy
Spirit: Wise
Gratitude: Nice weather
Worked hard outside yesterday. Bella has a wound on her back leg. Had her in the cat carrier but she escaped and I will be gone till the 15th so do hope she heals instead of getting worse
MICHELLE: There are a LOT of ancient items and places in Lebanon. In nearby village there is a health center dedicated to astarte or eshmoun (I think). Some of the items at the Nabu museum had to be returned to their country of origin. the National Museum of Lebanon has some very old items/artifacts, too.
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Post by michelle on Jul 3, 2022 3:41:06 GMT
Affirmation: I live OP one day at a time. Attitude habit builder: Pleasant and Carefree Body: OP, Functional Fitness, and Yoga Spirit: Sincere Gratitude: This life!
We did some ranch hand type chores and then some gardening today. Drove to town, did some shopping, and then looked for another office for my husband since his lease is going to expire shortly and he prefers to get another location.
Cathy, Sending lots of powerfilled "get well" vibes to Bella. I see her completely healed!!!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 3, 2022 6:35:23 GMT
affirmation - I am happy
mind - focused
body - strong
spirit - curious
gratitude - empty streets when driving and plenty of places to park
This morning we went to Tripoli to buy Arabic sweets. Came home with way too many. I think we will go to NABU museum this morning before tackling cleaning the basement [saw a dead rat yesterday] and then do laundry. Tomorrow we might go down to buy a new laptop or tablet for m or find a solution for the keyboard...and see if I can find small travel containers for face cream and soap. We have few days left before heading to the UK. Bella is skittish...did not get the antibiotic on her this morning...will try again later.
MICHELLE - I, too am seeing bella healed and well. There are two 'wounds' so think it could be a bite but am not sure.
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Post by michelle on Jul 4, 2022 5:36:23 GMT
Affirmation: I live OP one day at a time. Attitude habit builder: Relaxed and congenial Body: Rested Spirit: Renewed Gratitude: Space heaters. It's cold enough in my house right now to use one. Chilly day today which did make working outside pleasant. I am getting the hang of this gardening hobby. Sometimes I slip back into my old attitude before I started enjoying this hobby when I considered it work that I would just rather ignore.
Cathy, I googled some images of Arabic sweets and thought they looked pretty good. I hope the basement cleaning wasn't too disgusting--country living can sometimes be difficult for city folks to imagine.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 4, 2022 20:40:20 GMT
Affirmation: Late night decisions do not deter me
Mind: fuzzy (evening)
Body: content
Spirit: relaxed
Gratitude: those that care and share and are willing to bounce ideas off of me.
Busy days for two months and not being strictly following a food guideline has me up on the scales.
Michelle: Could not take Bella to the vet. Had her easily in the carrier but she escaped so she was out and about and her would looked like a hungry jackal's bite or??? so...unable to take her in...went today to talk to the veterinarian. I came home with a squirt gun antibiotic treatment because I leave tomorrow and can't expect Mounah to catch and feed meds to our feral cat.
May not know her outcome till I come back
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Post by michelle on Jul 5, 2022 5:12:16 GMT
Affirmation: I live OP one day at a time. Attitude habit builder: Calm Body: Making sure my daily list of to dos is for one person not three! Spirit: Peaceful Gratitude: Another lovely day on this planet
Today I washed windows inside and out. They turned out great.
Cathy, Have a wonderful time!!!
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 5, 2022 6:23:42 GMT
affirmation - i learn something new every day
mind - eager
body - healthy
spirit - wise
gratitude - friends
eager to see scotland though travel is not easy. will leave in a couple of hours. need to put in a few more things then bring the suitcase down and get ready to drive to the airport. will check in if/when i can but will return on the 16th.
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Post by michelle on Jul 13, 2022 1:58:42 GMT
Affirmation: Slow and steady wins the race. Attitude habit builder: Reinvented and positive Body: Walking, functional fitness and Yoga Spirit: Renewed Gratitude: My health I have been very busy doing my Spring Cleaning. Lots has been accomplished and more to do. I am used to the dust but it actually turns to dirt when it piles up which is incredible. I divided the front deck up into four sections and am cleaning one section a day. The house looks so much better! Hope you are enjoying your trip .
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Post by michelle on Jul 14, 2022 2:59:44 GMT
Affirmation: Change my thinking, Change my life. Attitude habit builder: Friendly and organized Body: Weekly errand Walking and Yoga Spirit: Renewed Gratitude: Cooler weather
Lovely day today! I worked on increasing the size of the watering bowl for the apple tree that resides in Apple Pan Dowdy. Now it will be easier for me to water and also get enough of that substance so it does not start dropping leaves. I found the tiniest apple, offered to it Clair but she turned up her nose at that idea.
Onward>>>>
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Post by michelle on Jul 16, 2022 2:58:41 GMT
Affirmation: Change my thinking, Change my life. Attitude habit builder: Focused and productive Body: Walking and Yoga Spirit: Reclusive Gratitude: The annual Vet trip is completed
Took the girls and Sam to the Vet today. Glad that is behind me as Sam had a very serious case of the crazies. Now they are all current on their shots including their rattlesnake toxoid inoculations. It's quite warm now so most outside items are best done before the afternoon heat. Life is good!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 16, 2022 7:50:58 GMT
Affirmation: I am in charge
Mind: Focused
Body: Sated
Spirit: Wise
Gratitude: Being home after two wonderful months with various family members and ten wonderful days with my daughter
The trip is finished and it was glorious if tiring. I am happy to be back though the issues with this country remain. I am ready to get back on track with the food and look forward to having my set routine back again.
MICHELLE: It was so nice to return to this group as a morning focus and time to reflect. See you again tomorrow!
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Post by michelle on Jul 17, 2022 4:43:08 GMT
Affirmation: Happy to be me today! Attitude habit builder: Casual and consistent Body: Gardening, Homemaking and Yoga Spirit: Awestruck Gratitude: Being alive on this wonderful planet Lovely evening sitting under the apple tree listening to bird songs and also doing my Yoga. Cathy: Welcome Back! Glad you enjoyed your trip and time spent with your family. I agree abut this group. You were missed.
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 17, 2022 6:59:46 GMT
Affirmation: It is good to be home
Mind: Focused
Body: Willing
Spirit: Wise
Gratitude: Abundant fresh fruit, cool weather, mosquito net, lovely setting, wonderful family, memories of the trip to review
It is nice being home even with the issues to contend with. I am enjoying the breeze enhanced by the fan when there is electricity. Clothes are clean and put away from the trip. Cooked delicious food yesterday, have leftovers for today, Bella is healthy and wound healed, talked to daughter yesterday and will talk to son and his family today.
Life is good!
MICHELLE: love that you were able to sit under the apple tree. I have bites from something...hanging clothes on the line yesterday? Reminds me why though shorts are cooler they might be unwise here in Lebanon?
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 18, 2022 6:07:13 GMT
Affirmation: I am Aable
Mind: Astute
Body: Amazing
Spirit: Attentive
Gratitude: Abundance of produce in our yard
It is heating up so not sure if windows open or closed is a better idea. I think we will have tabouleh and no-cook meals today to keep the kitchen cool.
MICHELLE: Hope you had a marvelous weekend!
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