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Post by michelle on Jul 27, 2022 4:26:13 GMT
Affirmation: Today is a day that Universe has created just for me. Attitude habit builder: Mellow Body: Lots of rest Spirit: Bubbly Gratitude: New frontiers Another day in paradise for me finishing up my hand watering and miscellaneous yard work. It was overcast today which was much appreciated since it is more pleasant to work than in the relentless sun. Cathy: You made me laugh about the dog drill team. I like your ideas better! Thinking back to the one I belonged to years ago: We marched in parades. For those events I wore a wonderful clown costume my mother helped design and make. My dog was a hot dog on a leash. The hot dog was fairly big and the leash had wire in it so that the dog could be walked in front of me. This was a very big hit with the crowds who laughed as we went by. Other wise I had an incredibly well trained Collie and we would follow the commands barked out by our human leader. I read on the internet that the aphids could be sprayed off using a nozzle and hose. I tried that and got rid of millions of them. Also there is a commercial type of garden hose attachment that can be used on them. Then the sweltering heat arrived and did the rest of them in. Hooray!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 27, 2022 7:10:59 GMT
Affirmation: INVESTING in my self is wise
Mind: INVESTIGATES INTERESTING IDEAS
Body: IMPRESSIVE
Spirit: INDOMITABLE
Gratitude: INTERACTIONS with friends and strangers...positive interactions
Yesterday was a stay at home day. Hubby did go out and came home with more produce and I did quite a bit of cooking but it was a nice day overall. This afternoon I will spend the afternoon with friends and do look forward to our time together.
MICHELLE: I think walking in a costume on a HOT day would not be as fun as walking in a costume on a cool day...unless the cold day costume was skimpy!
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Post by michelle on Jul 28, 2022 5:18:12 GMT
Affirmation: Easy does it! Don't overdo it. Attitude habit builder: Relaxed and Realistic Body: Drinking water, another OP day Spirit: Reclusive Gratitude: My pets
This morning I made up a list of all the items needed to be done and time lines for my husband's office move. Fortunately we did this two years ago so what has to be done is still stored in my memory banks. I took a close up picture of a very large Monarch butterfly on one of the butterfly bushes. It was so beautiful.
Cathy, I hope you had a pleasant day visiting with friends. I agree about being grateful for the interesting and positive interactions one has with strangers.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 28, 2022 6:23:21 GMT
Affirmation: Journeying with my daughter provides joyful memories
Mind: Joyfully Joins discussions that are intriguing Jotting down new information for the future
Body: Judicious eating brings success
Spirit: Judges new information carefully
Gratitude: Jubilant reJoicing from time to time (as long as it is not too noisy)
Had fun with friends. No Jokes but much Joy being together. Attended a handwriting online class that dealt with using Copperplate Script with embellishments to create Fairy-tale style lettering...kind of fun. Reading and reviewing will be on the plan for today...no idea what we will eat but know we won't go hungry.
MICHELLE: Where is your husband moving his office? Will it come home or is he downsizing in the same building? I bet the photo of the monarch butterfly is beautiful! I saw a moth-butterfly that had gone into a plastic ziploc baggie so took it outside and turned the bag upside down and the insect flew away.
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Post by michelle on Jul 29, 2022 5:03:38 GMT
Affirmation: Today is a day that Universe has created just for me. Attitude habit builder: Positive and Optimistic Body: OP Spirit: Contemplative Gratitude: My health
Today was weekly errand running day for me. All items on my list were procured. I wish I had bought a small watermelon.
Cathy, My husband is moving to the building he was in years ago which is just a few blocks from where he is now. We are always trying to downsize. Getting rid of the hundreds of tax clients was the first step. I won't be able to work as many hours next year so I will reduce the number of proposals I send out for the audit work. Covid has made it easier for us because the business environment is much more relaxed and slower paced now.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 29, 2022 7:01:55 GMT
Affirmation: Kindness and Karma walk hand in hand
Mind: Keen
Body: Keeps on Keeping on - does not give up
Spirit: Keys into fascinating new ideas
Gratitude: Keepsakes, Kindred, Kisses (human and critter), Kitten cuddles, Kudos given and received
Yesterday was warm. Did not go out and about but did do some cooking. Read and reviewed. We will go to Beirut tomorrow to pack some items up to bring back to the village and might do the same on Sunday. Hope to make some decisions about any furniture or other items still there and prepare the apartment to leave for good.
MICHELLE: I don't envy you the office move...moving is always a hassle even if prepared to do so. We have not had watermelon this summer. Hubby says they are too big for two people or not enough room in the fridge or not enough electricity to run the fridge or the water being used for irrigation is polluted or some other reason...we have not had watermelon this summer but have had cantaloupe and figs (too many figs right now so giving them away) and so many other fruits!
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Post by michelle on Jul 30, 2022 5:27:50 GMT
Affirmation: I am satisfied and content. Attitude habit builder: Gracious and agreeable Body: Lots of water and attention toe weather conditions Spirit: Resourceful Gratitude: Buttercup
Today I organized the garage where needed and decluttered a few items. I needed to make space for client records etc since my space for those items had been usurped by gardening items.
Cathy: I love figs. I have seen black/purple or green ones. Which kind do you have? Tomorrow if we go into town I will buy a watermelon and a cantaloupe. Your K's were creative and fun to read! I will be glad to get DH out of the building he has been in for the last two years and into a better designed office and nicer building. We have been working on this project already even though the move in date is the first of September. The storage unit has been completely decluttered and all the boxes of old tax returns have been shredded. Also the office was given the same treatment. Next is the reduction of office furniture scheduled for next week. Getting these items done so far in advance makes the move a saner experience. Last move we had all furniture color coded and maps taped to the doors of each room showing the exact placement of the furniture so the movers could easily do their job and we saved a substantial amount by doing so.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 30, 2022 12:06:00 GMT
Affirmation: Love living and life will love you
Mind: Leans toward new ideas
Body: Loves Leisurely Walks more than Leaping Long distances
Spirit: Listens Longingly for that still small voice
Gratitude: Longtime friends, Lutes melodically playing, Lending a hand to those in need
Today we spent three hours working in the apartment and gave a toy box-bench to the gate man who helped us carry things. the toy box was filled with old Pumpkin Patch dolls, a beautiful baby doll and stuffed animals. He seemed thrilled as he has a young daughter. He wants some of our appliances since we won't be taking them with us here....probably.
MICHELLE: I can't believe you were so well organized to make floor maps and color code things before moving office last time! Wow!
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Post by michelle on Jul 31, 2022 4:28:19 GMT
Affirmation: I am satisfied and content. Attitude habit builder: Motivated and accomplished Body: Functional fitness and OP Spirit: Happy Gratitude: The internet
I spent a pleasant day with my husband puttering around the yard and also took a trip into town. Tomorrow I need to go through the plastic tubs of evacuations supplies brought home from the office. They are surprisingly well organized but I just need to check things before they go to the storage unit. These supplies are items such as overnight bedding, some clothes, dog supplies including canned food for them so that if we are told to evac because of wildfire problems we will have most of what is necessary to be able to stay away from the house for a week.
Cathy, I think your affirmation is wonderful! It's nice that the toys are going to someone who wants and needs them.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 31, 2022 5:46:35 GMT
Affirmation: Movement Motivates and creates Momentum for More...Movement
Mind: Maverick
Body: Marvelously Made
Spirit: Magnificent Mystical Manifestations
Gratitude: Mothers, Mastering something new, Money enough, Melons, and MORE
Yesterday was tiring. Hubby opted NOT to unload last night so I showered thinking we would shower today, too, only to be told we might need to conserve water SO will see what we decide. Need a shower tomorrow before seeing the ophthalmologist Monday evening so...ugh. I told hubby I would take a shower no matter what if I sweat today and we can BUY WATER if we don't have enough. Not sure what he thought of that statement.
Anyway...
MICHELLE: Hooray for a nice day spent with your husband and being able to only have a few papers to look through from the office.
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Post by michelle on Aug 1, 2022 1:44:20 GMT
Affirmation: I am satisfied and content. Attitude habit builder: Steadfast and true to myself Body: Functional fitness and OP Spirit: Strong Gratitude: My health Today I went through the evacuation supplies, organized, decluttered and labeled them. Also got some dog pens that can be used as a temporary yard of good size and got it all in my husband;s vehicle for him to drop off at the storage unit on his way to the office. Next I reviewed my check off sheet for evacuation and will work on the items that need to be done this next week. Progress was definitely made! Cathy, We had a few raindrops this afternoon which was pleasant because the temp dropped. I took advantage of that to get my Yoga done early. Clair found a small apple from the tree and played with it. Her antics were so cute.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 1, 2022 6:36:44 GMT
Affirmation: Nature nurtures my soul
Mind: Nimble, eNjoys Nifty ideas
Body: Natural, nutritiously nourished,
Spirit: Neatly Navigates Novel New Notions
Gratitude: Noble Nurses, Naturalists, Novelists, Neutral Nations, Nice Neighbors,
Finished emptying the car but no shower as I dried off before bedtime and want a shower today before going to the eye doctor. Talked to our son and his family last night. He reminded us to check storage areas in the apartment ABOVE the bathrooms where my husband used to hide things in strange places. The Beirut project is coming along. We were both glad we were not there yesterday when the burning grain silos collapsed though more will fall eventually...also hope not to be there when that happens!
MICHELLE: How fun for you to have a yoga session outside and watch Clair play with a fallen apple. Do you have a calendar with to-do items on it to make sure you accomplish everything? You asked about figs...my husband is bringing in two big bags (gallon size?) daily and distributes them. We have small and large green ones with white-gold, pink and red interiors, big and small brown figs with red insides and smooth skins, and very dark almost black ones in elongated larger size and small round sizes that are both darker inside. Not sure how many varieties we have but way more than we can eat!
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Post by michelle on Aug 2, 2022 3:51:50 GMT
Affirmation: I am satisfied and content. Attitude habit builder: Steadfast and true to myself Body: Dog walking and OP Spirit: Outspoken Gratitude: Cooler temps
Fairly good day for me working on the items on my agenda for the move and training the paper tiger to behave in a docile manner.
Cathy, I googled the silo situation. That's too bad. I'm glad you weren't near when it happened. I am so jealous of your figs! In regard to the move I do have a check off sheet of all items that need to be done organized by date. Today I found movers and scheduled the haul away of furniture no longer needed. My husband put in the change of address with the post office and was in contact with the old and new landlord. On my schedule this week is to also take the pictures down in the office, spackle, work on any deep cleaning (such as carpet spots). I may do it next week since I also want to video the entire house--inside and out, yard, vehicles, garage, basement for insurance purposes. It is on the wildfire readiness list. I did it a couple of years ago but need to do it again since things have changed.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 2, 2022 6:18:43 GMT
Affirmation: I am OPTIMISTIC
Mind: Open
Body: Original
Spirit: Observant
Gratitude: Orchestras, Octopuses, Oceans to Observe, Omens - good ones, Opportunities
I found out I need glasses to drive...bought some 1.5 for driving till I can get progressive glasses...it made a difference for sure! Not sure if I can get progressive glasses that are good here so might have someone buy them for me in the States and then have someone bring them when they come to Lebanon. No plans for today...just stay home and hope to stay cool.
MICHELLE: You are so ORGANIZED...I love it and it is an O-word for today. I thought of another word I am grateful for that begins with an O but decided to just contemplate it and not share here
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Post by michelle on Aug 3, 2022 5:39:55 GMT
Affirmation: I am satisfied and content. Attitude habit builder: Steadfast and true to myself Body: Ranch hand choring, Dog walking and OP Spirit: Reliable Gratitude: Humor
Kind of struggled with my affirmation today but it is sinking in. The Paper Tiger was not cooperative. It's best if I remember that "patience" is being at peace with the process of life. It's hard for me to sit still in front of the computer for hours on end. Just like it was almost impossible for me to sit in my seat in grammar school. Actually I have had a stand up desk for years because of this.This hyperactive kid is sugar, chocolate, caffeine free for a very good reason. It's mandatory that I get plenty of exercise every day--then I am the happiest.
Cathy, You made me laugh! I'm glad that the vision situation was a fairly easy fix. When I had cataract surgery my vision was also corrected to 20/20. I really enjoy the way the world looks now.
Onward>>>>
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