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Post by michelle on Feb 20, 2021 4:50:22 GMT
Affirmation: Another day OP. Mind: Decisive Body: Walking, Yoga, OP Spiritual growth path: Letting it all go........... Gratitude: Pleasant encounters
Cathy: Congrats!!! on your WL progress. I loved your use of song titles. I agree about horses. When I took horseback riding lessons the horse acted in such a strange manner that it shocked me. The trainer told me that a horse was not a big dog. I quit and never went back. My idea of a perfect horse is one that is just a big dog.
Tonight I got out my jacks which have been stowed away for a number of decades so I could avoid helping DH with his puzzle. Actually I did fairly good and remembered how to play such all time greats as "Crack the Egg", "Pigs in a Blanket"... Clair and Sam were playing also. Sam's idea was to take a jack or two. Clair's was to act as sweet as possible so I would give her my ball. I won!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Feb 20, 2021 8:08:50 GMT
Affirmation: Believe -> See Mind: tenacious Body: willing Spirit: focused Gratitude: sunshine after rainy days
Last night I watched the movie made about the trial of the Chicago 7. It is free to watch on Netflix and I saw it on their YouTube channel. I sort of remember it but wonder if I was just that little bit too young to really SEE it. The movie portrayed it as a mockery of justice and a political trial. I went to bed a bit before midnight...I believe NOT reading and watching that was a good idea.
Our propane was not enough to roast vegetables in the oven so ended up removing them, putting them into a covered container and finishing them off in the microwave. Ah well...still tasty.
Today...hope there will be enough sunshine to heat water for a soak in the tub...or at least a quick shower
MICHELLE: I have not heard of the variations on playing jacks. I have some and also some marbles but have not taken them out for awhile. I wonder if the ball in the jacks pouch is still intact or if it has disintegrated? I used to be pretty good at the game back in elementary school in Iowa but don't remember anyone playing the game when we moved to California. Too funny about your dogs and the way THEY play...glad they didn't swallow any of the jacks of the ball!
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Post by michelle on Feb 21, 2021 1:44:36 GMT
Affirmation: I am fully alive! Mind: Cheerful Body: Walking, Yoga, OP Spiritual growth path: Letting it all go........... Gratitude: A remarkably pleasant day
I made a short list of items I wanted to accomplish, managed to get them all done and enjoyed doing them. I organized or reorganized several things--my shoes, my earrings and the bird food outside. The bird food outside turned out to be a big job but well worth the time.
Cathy: I am thinking of watching a movie on YouTube called The Secret which is apparently about the Law of Attraction. Have you seen it?
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Feb 21, 2021 7:24:45 GMT
Affirmation: One step forward...then another...I will get where I am meant to be Mind: Focused Body: Walking today Spirit: Peaceful Gratitude: Weekend chats with children and grandchildren
Spent a LONG time tidying the kitchen even though the sun did not heat the water. I finally started the dishwasher and used one of the precious dishwasher tablets to run it. I didn't walk because I was busy in the kitchen. No real news...
MICHELLE: If it is THE SECRET is the movie I am thinking of then I have seen it. Someone sent it to me. I also have the book. There are speakers talking about things in the book, as I remember, but it has been perhaps ten years since I watched it? It was when it was on Oprah and someone sent that and some other CD's to listen to/watch. There is also a new movie out about the woman that wrote it and the actress playing her is Katie Holmes? I also saw some on YouTube that are in other languages...no idea which one you are planning to watch. If it is free then go ahead and send me the link if you enjoyed it? If it is not good...you can always stop watching
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Post by michelle on Feb 22, 2021 3:24:21 GMT
Affirmation: I am fully alive! Mind: Cheerful--I am using this as my Attitude Habit Builder. It is such a fun word. Body: Walking, Yoga, OP Spiritual growth path: Letting it all go........... (this is really working!)
Gratitude: Sunshine
I got all of my office work done so tomorrow I can just concentrate on putting in the shelf liner or if the day is warmer I can also work outside. I spent some time in the sun on the deck and was thrilled about it since we have been having mostly cloudy days lately. Such a pleasant day for me!!!
Cathy: I did find that movie. It is about and hour and twenty minutes so I will have to watch it when I want to dedicate that much time to it. Or possibly I will watch it over two nights.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Feb 22, 2021 12:07:36 GMT
Affirmation: I am capable Mind: Open Body: Strong Spirit: Bright Gratitude: Creativity
Another day, more books read, reviews were written, talked to son and granddaughters, slept earlier than some nights...all in all a good if chilly day.
MICHELLE: I am not sure that anything in The Secret movie was NEW but it did introduce the ideas in the book and the people now (or then) promoting the idea. Glad you enjoyed the day on the porch!
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Post by michelle on Feb 23, 2021 1:57:06 GMT
Affirmation: I am fully alive! Mind: Patience Body: Walking, Yoga, OP Spiritual growth path: Letting it all go........... Gratitude: An absolutely glorious day!!! Today I washed about 1/3 of the windows and hope to get the reminder done tomorrow--or at least the ones I plan on doing. The weather was spectacular for a winter day and I was even able to drive the quad to run the dogs without my usual two hats, face mask, goggles, heavy coat on and on. Cathy: I watched an hour long program from the series "The Magic of Tidying Up" on Netflix last night. She has written a very popular decluttering book--not sure you have heard about it or possibly read it. Anyway I did manage to take away a few good points from it. Actually a lot of her suggestions are already implimented which made me feel good since I figured out those decluttering tips without reading the book. She has an interesting spiritual spin on the topic that might be worth looking into so I plan on doing exactly that.
Onward>>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Feb 23, 2021 9:13:20 GMT
Affirmation: My choices create a healthy vibrant life Mind: Clear Body: Moving Spirit: Bright Gratitude: Positive attitude
The sun is shining and life is good. I finished another book or two and will write a review today then start in on another book. I continue to read while walking and look forward to more walking...to read. Lunch today will probably include zucchini but we might focus on the leftover cauliflower and broccoli instead. Time will tell.
MICHELLE: I love that you are out racing around on your property with the dogs running beside you. What fun it must be! I have not heard of the tidying magic book...let me know what you think. I will check out youtube.
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Post by michelle on Feb 24, 2021 4:45:04 GMT
Affirmation: I am talented. Mind: Pondering Body: Walking, Yoga, OP Spiritual growth path: Letting it all go........... Gratitude: Family life
Today I spent most of the day relaxing, reading my book. I did manage to get some basic homemaking and office work done.
Cathy: Buttercup has taught herself a new ball game. She lays on the couch and I sit about three feet away on an ottoman. She drops the ball, it rolls over to me, I pick it up and toss it to her,she catches it, drops it, and so it goes on and on.... I named this game "Couch Potato".
Onward>>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Feb 24, 2021 7:46:02 GMT
Affirmation: I asses and adjust strategy to achieve my goals Mind: tenacious Body: willing Spirit: content Gratitude: positivity
Well, the scale is UP. I am almost finished with week three of doing the WW Blue plan. I committed to a month via my sister since she has had such good results. I have a feeling the reason I am UP is because of portion sizes. I am under points but have a feeling I am eating more than I would if counting points on another plan that includes ALL foods as pointy things. The plan is to adjust and continue and see what happens in the coming week.
I slept with the window open last night and have the windows open today. The birds are happy, the cat is happy, my husband is happy...and so am I.
My husband was notified that his turn is here for the vaccination SO he is scheduled for next Monday and I will drive him there. He is 82 and I am 69 so my turn is NOT here yet. I am grateful that he will be vaccinated and safer soon!
MICHELLE: Thank you for the first chuckle of the day. I can just see you and Buttercup playing Couch Potato
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Post by michelle on Feb 25, 2021 3:05:01 GMT
Affirmation: Slow and steady wins the race Mind: Determined Body: Walking, Yoga, OP Spiritual growth path: Letting it all go........... Gratitude: A lovely place to live
Busy day for me today. I worked on the concepts I learned by watching that hour long program about the Magic of Tidying Up in regard to my clothes. Made good progress and was able to let go of six sweaters that I have not worn for a couple of years but I just loved. I am out of the habit of keeping clothes for historical reasons (I mean this!). I sorted the tops I haven't worn and put them in a special section of my closet so that I know which ones they are and will wear them or donate them in the next two months if they have been closet decorations rather than something I wear. There is a spiritual element to this tidying and that is my main interest.
Cathy: I have fallen into the "free" foods trap before. All I did was gain weight. For me, everything must be counted including such things as green beans. I pay attention to calories, this works for me. I think we are all different so it's interesting what works for each of us.
DH has had his vaccines quite recently. Such an incredible relief for me. I managed to get mine also by applying principles of Science of Mind and being extremely proactive. I was so incredibly worried I would give it to DH since I was the only one going out and about. Right after I got my first vaccine I became completely exhausted and I know it was from all the stress I had been under for a year worrying about my husband. My brother has registered in about 6 different places and will soon be checking several times a day for an opening. I got online and figured out where he could go even though we are thousands of miles a part and I think it helped him to take action. This is just so......... But I have some for you about your husband's appointment.
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Post by cathygeha on Feb 25, 2021 9:30:16 GMT
Affirmation: I am fine just as I am Mind: Positive Body: Willing Spirit: Peaceful Gratitude: Attitude
Yesterday I tracked on two programs and today I may track on three. Calories were under 1300 yesterday, I walked 40 minutes, I was within points on the Blue program. I will track on Conquer Cravings (most like the original points program), Blue, and MFP for calories. At the end of this week I will decide which program is most likely to see positive results. I like the idea of "free" foods but wonder if it is the best fit for me. Time will tell.
I am contemplating what to cook. I have great veggies for a stir-fry, could make a chard saute with onions and/or garlic and add garbanzo beans or could make a zucchini-garbanzo bean mix in some way. So many options. Also could do a salad but might save that or soup for dinner.
MICHELLE: The latest scandal with the covid-19 vaccinations is that the politicians jumped the line, had the vaccine brought to them in the parliament or the presidential palace and then there was a big brouhaha because they did not go by the guidelines signed with the international agency funding the donation of vaccine to Lebanon - and - that funding could be withdrawn for future vaccine. I was not surprised that it happened and glad that they were taken to task but doubt it will impact the situation in the long or short run. My husband will have his first vaccination on Monday and I am thankful. My turn will come eventually and I will be thankful when it happens. It will be interesting to see WHEN it happens and I will think positive that it will happen as soon as possible. It will be nice to have people vaccinated and perhaps be able to socialize again...eventually.
As for the tidying thing...I would need to be motivated AND have a place to take things if I were to declutter/tidy. I am still pretty much living in pajamas and robes and not going anywhere so...don't see an urgency at the moment I remember going through mom's things with her and the many shoes and clothes she had kept for "historical reasons" and how ruthless I was with her. I was mean but...she was not wearing them and couldn't even get her feet into some of the shoes...memories...
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Post by michelle on Feb 26, 2021 3:40:58 GMT
Affirmation: Patience is being at piece with the process of life. Mind: Strategic Body: Walking, Yoga, OP Spiritual growth path: Letting it all go........... Gratitude: Longer days
Errand day for me today. I didn't have too much to do so it was pleasant.
Cathy: It's interesting that some people value the vaccine while others don't plan to take it. Here, in my state, the vaccine is allotted to specific tiers and any left over from that delivery is up for grabs. For instance one of the hospitals had more vaccine than needed for employees so the remainder went to individuals who normally volunteered in that hospital. Another situation was assisted living facilities. There was a phone number to be called to get the excess vaccine. Hopefully enough people will get vaccinated so that life can return to normal.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Feb 26, 2021 8:26:30 GMT
Affirmation: I enjoy life Mind: Intrigued Body: Willing Spirit: Accepting Gratitude: Positive attitude
I have white beans soaking and will cook them in a bit in the pressure cooker. I will probably freeze some and use some with zucchini or in a soup for a meal today. I still need to walk but will deal with a few online groups first. The sun is shining, the moon was big and bright last night and life is good!
MICHELLE: I don't understand the thinking of those that will not get the vaccination BUT it is what it is. It just means that maybe *I* will get mine sooner I can't wait to get together with friends again!
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Post by michelle on Feb 27, 2021 1:24:59 GMT
Affirmation: Patience is being at piece with the process of life. Mind: Strategic Body: Functional Fitness, Yoga, OP Spiritual growth path: Letting it all go........... Gratitude: Completed functional fitness projects
The Magic of Tidying Up: I decided to tidy up the bird feeding area some more. This was a really big job that took about three hours because I had to clean up all the bird seed that has piled up since they won't crack sunflower seed shells because I spoil them by giving them already cracked shell less ones. I was shocked! that birds are lazy just like humans. Possibly I would have had a more joyful tidying up experience if I had not let all that pile up. However, I did make progress in the clothing area. I thought she had a good point about liking your clothes and think I have gotten to think about them as just necessary items. So that program I watched got me to thinking about the way I used to be--really liking what I had on etc. And also my relationship with color. Anyway I chose my work outfit from a different perspective and I noticed that I was happier. Well as happy as a person can be crawling around scooping up old birdseed in a frigid howling wind. Tomorrow I will try again to experience the Magic of Tidying Up!
Cathy: I woke up last night and opened all the drapes. It was such a lovely moon lite night! Just now the moon came up, it is almost full, and just looked so beautiful. I agree with you about getting back to socializing. I did sign up to take Clair and Buttercup to a simple dog obedience class where normally there are only one or two other people. That starts in a couple of weeks. I really like the trainer and her dog so I am looking forward to it.
Onward>>>>>
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