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Post by cathygeha on Jul 22, 2021 9:01:40 GMT
Affirmation: Positive thoughts -> positive days Mind: Focused Body: Healthy Spirit: Strong Gratitude: Finding ways to make too-big clothing "work"
We lost electricity again this morning and that had me sleeping quieter as the fan was off. Thankfully it was temperate enough without the cover on top and just the sheet and a few more hours of sleep were enjoyed. Today the tomatoes are out drying in the sun, we have leftovers for lunch with a salad I will make to go with it, and a letter to write to an investment company. I have written a review for a book that took me to North Carolina and as it is an Own Voices story and not my voice...learned a few things. There was a conference call with our children last night and getting the logistics sorted was interesting. We should probably do it more often.
MICHELLE: I love the idea of your husband digging you an anniversary hole! I have been reading about the fires and my sister in Chico, California said in her email yesterday that instead of summer perhaps in the future it will be consider Fire Season. That is sad!
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Post by michelle on Jul 23, 2021 2:28:49 GMT
Affirmation: Merrily, merrily, merrily. Life is but a dream.... Mind: Energized Body: OP, Functional Fitness, Yoga, Rested Spirit: Placid Gratitude: Pleasant days I have decided that Buttercup is spoiled. This evening I did the following: Cut sticks for her to play with, took her for a run, played Cars, played Dogorama, had DH take her outside so she could play in the water while he watered and then when I got on the computer she started her "I am going to bark unless you get my ball" routine. So right now I am trying to type and also throw the ball. However she is just too cute and I love her spunkiness!
Cathy: I like your attitude about all the political problems so I adopted the same about the wildfire situation. We still have fire personnel watching the burned/smouldering areas about three miles from us since it can all get started again. But the truth is---It is not going on now and I had a wonderful day with my husband! Life is good
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 23, 2021 11:00:09 GMT
Affirmation: Attitude is everything Mind: Focused Body: Able
Spirit: Intrigued by new ideas Gratitude: I am grateful for what we have and focus on HAVE instead of DON'T HAVE
The electricity cuts have increased. We will be without for eight instead of four hours every day. So far the nights will be okay, though. We are probably going to look into batteries/UPS like we had in the past and may look for mosquito nets in case it gets worse. My husband is worrying about "what if" and I am thinking about what "IS" and how to do what we can NOW rather than what we will do in the future...we can plan and prepare but I refuse to be doom and gloom thinking all the time!
MICHELLE: I love that Buttercup thinks she is the bees knees and that you are there to serve her. She must have more energy than ten dogs all rolled into her one body! You are lucky to have such a bright spot in your day! I hope the fires are truly out and that they do not start up again or come any closer!
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Post by michelle on Jul 24, 2021 4:18:40 GMT
Affirmation: Merrily, merrily, merrily. Life is but a dream.... Mind: Worry free Body: OP, Functional Fitness, Yoga, Rested Spirit: Spunky Gratitude: The internet Today I finished eradicating all small native plants etc from the firebreak in the back of the house. I'm really glad that is done. There weren't that many since the tractor had been used on them previously. Also wrestled with the paper tiger from work and seemed to have won this round. Cathy: I agree with you! Don't worry be happy!!! Ram Dass--->Be here now. M. Ghandi--->Be the change you want to see. Alfred E Neuman----> What me worry. Alfred was the titular head of state of Mad Magazine back in the day.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 24, 2021 12:11:56 GMT
Affirmation: I am here Mind: Open Body: Able Spirit: Content Gratitude: Life and energy to live it
Keeping this short...no idea when electricity will cut. Hope you enjoy the weekend!
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Post by michelle on Jul 25, 2021 4:56:53 GMT
Affirmation: Merrily, merrily, merrily. Life is but a dream.... Mind: Worry free Body: OP, Functional Fitness, Yoga, Rested Spirit: Resilient Gratitude: Air conditioning Today I cleaned one room in the house from top to bottom. It felt good to stick with one specific area and get it done thoroughly. I took apart the fan that belongs in that room so that I could clean it and then couldn't get it put back together again so I finally enlisted my husband to help me out. The dust here is truly amazing. I don't think it would make the Guiness Book of World Records but it certainly is close. It will be nice when winter comes again with rain and snow and all the good things that i am looking forward to. Just love that my attitude about winter has totally changed and all because of wildfire season. Skipping that particulars on that... Cathy: So sorry you are having power problems and hope you can get on to just say Hi. I kept my affirmation which is helping so much with reality lately.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 25, 2021 12:50:53 GMT
Affirmation: Positive thoughts -> Positive outcomes Mind: Focused Body: Able
Spirit: Willing Gratitude: For more electricity than we were supposed to get and beautiful full moons to watch on sleepless nights.
We talked to our daughter last night and hope to talk to our son's family tonight. The situation here is what it is and will be what it will be. I can't impact it so do the best to make my life the best it can be.
Michelle: I like the idea of tackling ONE room or ONE chore. I understand the dust...we have plenty here, too. I might take a page from your book and make a schedule to take on one room at a time in this house!
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Post by michelle on Jul 26, 2021 4:59:08 GMT
Affirmation: I am highly motivated and efficient today Mind: Focused Body: OP, Walking, Yoga Spirit: Steadfast Gratitude: A day spent getting errands done with Hubby chauffeuring Today we managed to get the errands for next week done. Also I edited and reorganized my Evacuation List. Since we got completely ready to go twice with the last wildfire I managed to come up with additional items I needed to add to our list so I got that taken care of today. Cathy: I also like not bothering to pay attention to situations over which I have no control. What I don't know about doesn't seem to bother me. Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 26, 2021 11:05:32 GMT
Affirmation: I do the best with what I have Mind: In the game Body: Able Spirit: Indomitable Gratitude: Positive Attitude
The internet is iffy. It comes and goes and is frustrating. The electricity is in cahoots with the internet. I am hanging out and doing this and that and hoping to get emails written to family and check in online BUT keeping things short.
MICHELLE: I am glad you are ready to go if a fire should get close BUT hope it doesn't!
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Post by michelle on Jul 27, 2021 1:10:06 GMT
Affirmation: I am highly motivated and efficient today Mind: Focused Body: OP, Walking, Yoga Spirit: Steadfast Gratitude: A lovely cool day with very little smoke, overcast which is wonderful since those scorching hot smoke infested days are kind of dismal but I am happy!!! to make lemonade out of all lemons. Monday - Very productive day for me! One audit is completed. I finished all of the 60 emails etc that I needed to do and I got two items on my Evac list done. Hooray!!! I will keep the affirmation another day since it seemed highly effective in my war with the Paper Tiger. Cathy: I hope your power situation improves. I liked you list a lot today! Onward>>>>
Tuesday - Today I concentrated my cleaning efforts in the K and did a really good job. Also got the office work I wanted to get done completed. A minor miracle occurred to make most of the smoke disappear so I was able to take Buttercup on a number of runs. She is so happy since we have had to stay in due to the epic wildfire smoke. It seems to be wifting back in so I will keep my affirmation and just keep plugging away.
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 28, 2021 6:41:08 GMT
Affirmation: I live in the present while planning for the future Mind: Busy Body: Healthy Spirit: Wise Gratitude: Knowledge and the ability to find information about anything when I want/need it
I am doing a quick stop today since the electricity and internet are iffy and often missing. It is hot, I will probably be going to spend the afternoon with the two friends I met with a couple of weeks ago, and life goes on. Nothing exciting to share BUT all is as well as it can be here on my hilltop.
MICHELLE: I am glad you are my online friend! I look forward to our "chats"
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Post by michelle on Jul 29, 2021 2:52:56 GMT
Affirmation: I enjoy each day. Mind: Quiet Body: OP, Walking, Yoga Spirit: Placid Gratitude: Cooler temps
Today I managed to stay focused working on the annihilation of the Office Paper Tiger--just two more weeks and I will be done with the lions share of audits. This morning I was working on decluttering Buttercup's toys, specifically the ones she never plays with. They were in a pile on the floor and of course she started going through them acting like they were the best things in the world so I kept them. We'll see...
Cathy: I agree about our friendship!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 29, 2021 7:33:18 GMT
Affirmation: Calm and cool will see me through the hot days Mind: Focused Body: Healthy Spirit: Strong Gratitude: Time spent face to face with friends
Spent time with my friends outside talking and playing cards and catching up. Truly a blessing to be able to be WITH them after so long apart! Situation still a mess here but we persevere and I KOKO on the eating/weight-loss front.
MICHELLE: I hope you are staying cool and safe where you are!
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Post by michelle on Jul 30, 2021 5:15:02 GMT
Affirmation: I believe in the power of possibility thinking. Mind: Quiet Body: OP, Walking, Yoga Spirit: Content Gratitude: Yoga evenings
Such a lovely evening to do Yoga under the apple tree. One partially bird eaten one fell from the tree onto the grass. Buttercup ate it and then figured out that the tree was where it came from so she looked up at it and barked at me to get her more. Smart dog!
Cathy: Congrats! on sticking to your WL plan and also being able to spend time with friends again.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Jul 30, 2021 10:21:44 GMT
Affirmation: I think cool thoughts on hot days Mind: Focused Body: Healthy Spirit: Strong Gratitude: Positive attitude
We had numerous electricity cuts through the night and again today. I have NO idea if/when things will go back to a more normal routine. I did a load of laundry earlier and it is on the line. Hubby has a dental appointment at 3...hope he remembers! I will need to type up a letter for him later...perhaps when he gets back home again.
MICHELLE: How fun to have Buttercup realize that the apple came from the tree and demand you give her another one. Smart cookie is your puppy!
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