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Post by michelle on Jul 13, 2021 5:03:35 GMT
Affirmation: I bask in the positive vibes of Universe Mind: Mellow Spiritual: Flowing Physical: Functional Fitness, OP Gratitude: The internet
One more day and the temps will drop 10 degrees from the 100's to the very low 90s. Hooray!!!
Cathy: I need sleep too!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 13, 2021 8:43:06 GMT
Affirmation: I am in charge of my attitude Mind: Focused Body: Strong Spirit: Positive Gratitude: Electricity
Many of the people we know are without electricity or without most of the time. I am thankful we are doing okay so far. I am thinking about what we will do if things get worse but thinking positive. The last one in our Wednesday group has had her second vaccination so in a couple of weeks we should be able to get together to play cards and eat lunch. It will be wonderful to catch up with and see everyone again.
MICHELLE: I am thrilled your weather will be a bit cooler! I hope you managed to get some sleep!
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Post by michelle on Jul 14, 2021 4:28:44 GMT
Affirmation: Slow and steady wins the race. Mind: Visionary Spiritual: Calm Physical: Functional Fitness, OP Gratitude: Helicopters flying overhead to go to the pond to load up on water to dump on the fire.
I tried to just work on old items today. The rose bush and one shrub needed pruning so I got that done finally. Had to emergency water some plants, this heat and dryness is making it challenging. Spent a long time installing a dog gate that Sam jumped up on and somehow broke. That required using the drill somewhat on and on. However I did a really good job which is why it took so long. Yoga under the apple tree with DH and the three dogs--such cute antics!
Cathy: I am so excited for you! It will be wonderful for your Wednesday group to start again.
Onward>>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 14, 2021 10:42:50 GMT
Affirmation: Every OP day brings me closer to my goal weight. Mind: Tenacious Body: Slimming Spirit: Wise Gratitude: healthy produce to create meals with
A friend called this morning asking me to join her and another of our friends this afternoon. All of us have now had both vaccinations and have been careful with protocols to avoid Covid-19. We will meet outside wearing masks on her balcony and play cards. I will take my own ice tea and hand sanitizer and am kind of looking forward to it. I even put mascara on! The only potential caution is that Delta variation is rearing its head here in Lebanon and one never knows for sure how careful everyone encountered is when and if they are out and about.
I made atayfee for lunch (think some call it red spinach and others say it is amaranth). You cook onions, add the clean bite-size-chopped leaves and then later add in cooked bulgur. We had it with black eyed peas, hummus and then had cantaloupe for dessert.
MICHELLE: You are a handywoman! I don't think I have even used an electric drill! Your yoga outside sounds interesting! Instead of goat yoga you have dog yoga!
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 15, 2021 8:47:27 GMT
Affirmation: Life is what I make of it Mind: Open Body: Healthy Spirit: Engaged Gratitude: Friends
Yesterday I spent the afternoon with friends. First time in almost two years. We talked and played cards and I made sure NOT to touch my nose or mouth. The two women have been getting together carefully for months but I have NOT gone to join them. All of us have now had our second vaccination so it should be safe if we are careful. It was FUN!
MICHELLE: Hope all is well with you!
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Post by michelle on Jul 15, 2021 20:09:59 GMT
My internet was down, power problems. This fire...... I just wanted to post in case it goes down again. So wonderful for you to be able to get back with your friends! BBL if possible.
The power is back on!
Affirmation: Slow and steady wins the race. Mind: Easy going Spiritual: Serene Physical: Functional Fitness, OP
Today I got the area down by the entrance to the property cleaned up. I have been staying on top of this so far less needed to be done than before I started my annual campaign. Also went up and down the driveway, all 300 feet of it, and pulled/clipped native vegetation that had grown where I don't want it. This was my easiest year so I was excited about that. I know I got the little white flower plants pulled before they went to seed so this chore should be even more simple next year.
Cathy: I think that we all appreciate our social interactions because of our isolation this last year. Just talking to a human out of my normal sphere is fun. Today I had a fun conversation with the internet provider repairman when he came to fix my internet problem.
Onward>>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 16, 2021 14:50:37 GMT
Affirmation: I choose to be happy Mind: Open Body: Strong Spirit: Honest Gratitude: wheat is threshed and we have about 100 pounds so will not go hungry
It is cool enough with windows open to sit comfortably and enjoy the evening. The fan is blowing (hooray for electricity) and the scale is holding at 161.6. I am still on my way to 145 (or 140?) and doing well...Slowly but surely I will get there!
MICHELLE: So glad you were able to check in. I am glad it is the internet interruption due to the fire and not the fire too close that kept you from being online.
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 17, 2021 14:49:46 GMT
Affirmation: I make the most of what I have Mind: Tenacious Body: Healthy Spirit: Content Gratitude: Electricity without too many cuts and a municipality with generators they are managing to keep going most of the time.
There are cuts coming in electricity and other issues that will become worse as time goes by. The government is doing less and less every day to help out as the lira value plummets. I am glad we are where we are and doing as well as we are.
MICHELLE: Hope the fires won't impact you for a LONG time!
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Post by michelle on Jul 18, 2021 4:04:26 GMT
Affirmation: Positive thoughts, positive vibes, positive outcomes! Mind: Visionary Spiritual: Carefree Physical: Functional fitness, OP, Gratitude: New directions We had such a lovely day. We went to the annual Arts and Crafts fair in a small mountain city about an hour from us. Then took a ride up a winding mountain road. We have done lots of hiking in that area which I just love and also I took many pictures of wildflowers up there. Anyway it was just such fun! We took Clair as I wanted to see that after over a year of Covid isolation if she still wanted to be a therapy dog and sure enough she was just as delighted to have interchanges with people as she was pre Covid.
Cathy: I love your new avatar! Do you make bread with the wheat? I used to make my own bread and enjoyed doing it but I no longer can eat wheat. I wonder if you can make pasta. I read some intersting information about bulgar just now.
Onward>>>>>
Sunday, I was busy today planting flowers, cleaning house, working on the office paper tiger. Lots got accomplished so I am glad I kept at it. Such a lovely sunset this evening!
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 19, 2021 10:56:23 GMT
I was sure I posted yesterday...hmm....
Affirmation: Positive thoughts -> Positive days Mind: Focused Body: Healthy Spirit: Strong Gratitude: Electricity to run the fans
We had an electricity cut at 6 that lasted an hour...I didn't like it but it is better than many have in this country. Today was laundry and hanging things on the line...ugh...warm and humid out there!
MICHELLE: I don't make my own bread BUT could as I have a flour mill on my Kenwood mixer so could make wheat. The harvested wheat is not "clean" so would need to be picked over carefully and washed before cooked, ground, whatever. Thank you on the new avatar...thought it was time for something new
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Post by michelle on Jul 20, 2021 3:59:10 GMT
Affirmation: Willingness is the key that will unlock any door. Mind: Unencumbered Body: Walking, Yoga, OP Spirit: Filled with light Gratitude: Family
Today we took the dogs to the vet. Then I did office work for a few minutes before my brother and sister in law arrived. They spent the day and left after dinner. I cannot describe how wonderful this was! The three of us talked endlessly about just about everything. My brother is a big talker like my father was so I value this time more than I can say. Just so much fun and laughter!!!
Cathy, I am grateful for the electricity also. Sometimes I think about the things I have now that I didn't have as a young child; so many conveniences that I take for granted until the moment they disappear temporarily.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 20, 2021 9:04:00 GMT
Affirmation: I am content Mind: Open Body: Strong Spirit: Resilient Gratitude: no mosquitoes in my bedroom when the electricity cut at 5am so I could sleep a few more hours.
Nothing exciting happening here. I have tomatoes in the sun drying to preserve in olive oil, just made popsicles with fruit, yogurt-labneh, and a bit of sugar and hope they will be tasty AND will have leftovers again for lunch. Tomorrow will need to make something "new" probably.
MICHELLE: How marvelous to be able to see your brother and sister-in-law. How far away do they live and how often do you get to see them?
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Post by michelle on Jul 21, 2021 4:40:28 GMT
Affirmation: Let it all go. Mind: Prioritizing perfectly Body: OP, Functional Fitness, Yoga Spirit: Renewed Gratitude: Another day with my brother
I spent another day with my brother. He will be leaving tomorrow morning. I really have enjoyed these time spent together. He is an incredible conversationalist with lots of humorous anecdotes. I really miss my family life that I had growing up since we were all such talkers to each other. My husband is definitely not chatty like that which is fine but I sure have enjoyed this time with my brother.
Cathy: My brother and sister in law live in Michigan and I live in Nevada so it is about 3,000 miles difference. We have mosquitoes. They were nonexistent until recently.
Onward>>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 21, 2021 10:08:23 GMT
Affirmation: I am content Mind: Agile Body: Strong Spirit: Bright Gratitude: Ingredients to make tasty meals with
Lunch is mjudra (lentils and bulgur with fried onions) and cabbage salad with garlic-lemon-olive oil dressing. I think dessert will be grapes or some other fruit. Grapes and cabbage are from the garden. I am thankful for the fan blowing and that there is electricity running to keep the fan going. I am thankful that there were no mosquitoes (again) in my bedroom this morning when the electricity cut at 6am. I am thankful it was cool enough to continue sleeping for another hour or so this morning. Life is good...
MICHELLE: My brother is a talker, too. My husband would BE a talker but I tend to not be interested in the politics and such that he is interested in...and I have so many books to read That said, this morning I was trying on clothing and he wanted a fashion show and gave input on what he liked. We have been bumping along together for 43 years now and somehow it works. . . do miss family
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Post by michelle on Jul 22, 2021 4:51:41 GMT
Affirmation: Merrily, merrily, merrily. Life is but a dream.... Mind: Prioritizing perfectly Body: OP, Functional Fitness, Yoga Spirit: Enlightened Gratitude: Power came back on Pleasant day for me working outside and then doing some office paper tiger items. I feel like one of the seven Dwarves, namely Sleepy. Cathy: I got a kick out of reading about your fashion show. I liked what you said "somehow it works". Our anniversary is coming up and I want my husband to give me the exquisite gift of digging me another hole for my yard refuse with his tractor. Soon I will begin working on the firebreaks around the property and I will have a lot of items to throw in that Happy Anniversary hole!
Onward>>>>>
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