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Post by cathygeha on Aug 7, 2021 16:05:45 GMT
Affirmation: Friendly behavior creates friends
Mind: Focused
Body: Flexible
Spirit: Fierce
Gratitude: Fresh Fruit
Electricity cuts continue and life goes on. Was cut off in the middle of talking to our daughter and had to use G3 instead. It is wearing but I remain positive!
MICHELLE: Maybe you can barter with you husband for the deep hole you want him to dig...or tell him you will hire someone to do it? Can YOU use the machinery or is he the only one who can?
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Post by michelle on Aug 8, 2021 5:31:02 GMT
Affirmation: Nothing tastes as good as thin feels. Mind: Disciplined Body: OP, Functional Fitness, Yoga Spirit: Resilient Gratitude: My home I spent the day inside since the smoke outside is at the hazardous level. Did a few cleaning chores, took a long nap, played with the dogs and went out to view my anniversary present with my husband. It is not every lady who gets a hole as an anniversary present. Cathy: I went by myself to buy the tractor and when I found what was needed I brought my husband to look at it. However I decided that I would rather be on the ground working than sitting driving the tractor for hours on end. Now we are used to having it but it is one thing that I never imagined I would have in my life. Things change and lots of times for the better!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 8, 2021 12:55:51 GMT
Affirmation: Giving thanks daily creates gratitude
Mind: Gentle
Body: Graceful
Spirit: Gracious
Gratitude: Grapes - not many on the vines but they are delicious!
It is nicer today than it was yesterday...it is not only cooler BUT we have had more electricity and that helps a LOT!
MICHELLE: Isn't it interesting what makes us happy as we get older and our priorities change? I do understand your joy in having a big hole to fill and a husband that dug that hole for you. I can think of many things I would rather have now than diamonds, gold or silver! Stay safe...inside out of the smoke!
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Post by michelle on Aug 9, 2021 5:29:48 GMT
Affirmation: I float calmly and serenely through each day. Mind: Calm Body: Walking, Yoga, OP, Water Spirit: Peaceful, free Gratitude: The internet I spent some time organizing the basement today. My husband and I went for a Sunday drive this afternoon. It was very enjoyable. Cathy: I like your G's. Years ago being gracious was an attribute. I think this seemed to have disappeared with the advent of feminism. A friend of mine said once that all she got out of women's lib was having to work and keep house too. Twice as much work with no apparent benefit that matched the liberated life style. Just chatting.....
Onward>>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 9, 2021 13:29:17 GMT
Affirmation: Happiness is something I claim daily Mind: Hopeful Body: Healthy Spirit: Hanging-in Gratitude: Hospitality - given and received
It is hot but there is a bit of breeze and luckily we have electricity for now so the fan is blowing. I am getting through the frozen foods as I fear there will be more cuts in the future - one friend only gets an hour of electricity every 24 hours. So...don't want perishable food in the freezer if that happens!
MICHELLE: I read that the Dixie Fire is the second largest in perhaps forever. I hope that it stays away from you and that you stay safe!
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Post by michelle on Aug 10, 2021 4:39:36 GMT
Affirmation: Time is on my side. Mind: Focused Body: Walking, Yoga, OP, Water Spirit: Happy Gratitude: New experiences Tonight I attended our valley CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) meeting to see what they do. They are friendly neighbors (within 8 miles of each other) so enjoyed it. Not too sure it is something I will join. Years ago I was a member of the Volunteer Fired Department but quit because I didn't think I would make a good first responder after I took the classes pertaining to that type of thing. This seems somewhat similar. However I will go to a couple of more meetings to determine if I want to proceed.
Cathy: About a week ago the stats on the fire were that the perimeter was 465 miles around and it has been growing daily. However, much of it is under fairly good control, just the upper part is spreading and that is away from us at the moment. Thank goodness you have more power than just one hour a day.
How is your cat?
Onward>>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 10, 2021 12:08:12 GMT
Affirmation: I am ignoring the heat (sort of)
Mind: Informed
Body: Immune to some diseases
Spirit: Inspired (from time to time...and sometimes illuminated)
Gratitude: Imagination
It is a good day so far. I have thwarted the ants in the kitchen for now, have good food to eat, walked 20 minutes for the firs time in a long time, and I am sure that I will reach goal weight...when it is meant to be!
MICHELLE: I can see why being in a community response team could be a good or bad thing. I am sure it could overwhelm at times and require more than some might wish to give. Perhaps you could be on their backup list or there should they need something if not on the first line to respond? I am glad you are NOT in the line of the fire!
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Post by michelle on Aug 11, 2021 2:58:05 GMT
Affirmation: I feel fantastic! Mind: Organized Body: Functional Fitness Yoga, OP, Water Spirit: Mystical Gratitude: Another day alive
I put on my N95 mask and headed outside to get some of the basic weekly yard chores done. Then spent the rest of the day puttering around do this and that, along with the laundry.
Cathy: I like your idea of being on the backup list or possibly not on any list at all and then I will finally take up meditation so that I can reach the state of Nirvana. Ommm......
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 11, 2021 7:57:06 GMT
Affirmation: Just do it - getting started is the first step on the journey
Mind: Jocular Body: Just find Spirit: Jubilant Gratitude: Jams made from our own fruit
Quick stop as I will lose electricity soon and need to go to the pharmacy.
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Post by michelle on Aug 12, 2021 5:08:26 GMT
Affirmation: Easy does it! Mind: Calm Body: Functional Fitness, Yoga, OP, Water Spirit: Serene Gratitude: Cooler temps at night
Another smokey day to add on to the pile already experienced. I made my husband laugh when I looked up songs with the word "smoke" in the title. We had fun reading through them and laughing--closest one to the current reality "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes". I am churning out lemonade, ignoring it all, with my N95 mask on whenever I go outside.
Cathy: I gathered wild berries etc and made jam once. One of them was made with rose hips, another was elderberry. That was fun to do!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 12, 2021 7:33:06 GMT
Affirmation: Kindness begets kindness
Mind: Keeps busy
Body: Kissable
Spirit: King in a Queen's body
Gratitude: Keys...old ones, new ones, tangible ones and intangible ones that unlock doors that are real and/or imagined
We have electricity and I am typing madly to get finished online before the cut. Had fun with friends yesterday but it was HOT and HUMID! It was good to catch up with them. Made a pot of beans without soaking first...not sure hubby will eat more as they were "explosive" in his gut
MICHELLE: What do the dogs do to tolerate the smoke? You can wear a mask but what about them? Is that something to worry about or???
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Post by michelle on Aug 13, 2021 4:42:21 GMT
Affirmation: This day is full of possibilities! Mind: Focused Body: Svelte Spirit: Effusive Gratitude: A new perspective
I received an email today letting me know that Clair and I will be able to go back to the University starting in September. The Stay Paws-i-tive program put on by the counseling department has been approved to start again. So Clair and I will be going twice a month again. This is such good news.
Cathy: The dogs get fed up with the intense heat and smoke so they go in the house and leave me outside to enjoy it by myself. Smart dogs! I like the affirmation: Willingness is the key that will unlock any door.
Onward>>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 13, 2021 7:49:48 GMT
Affirmation: Liking myself improves my life
Mind: Limitless
Body: Lovely
Spirit: Loving
Gratitude: Leftovers - they make meals the next few days easier
Electricity cuts continue, it is hot and humid, after walking the other day and doing stretching exercises my hip/leg was sore and standing hurt. Had trouble sleeping last night SO am babying it again till it is better and won't be walking though I might do some stretching, taking pain meds, etc. Trying to finish on computer before electricity is cut so that is it for now.
MICHELLE: Hooray for being able to go to campus with Clair twice a month starting this next semester!
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Post by michelle on Aug 14, 2021 3:12:21 GMT
Affirmation: Today will be a wonderful day! Mind: Reflective Body: Agile Spirit: Energetic Gratitude: Family
I spent a pleasant day catching up on a few homemaking items and doing gardening which sounds like more fun than saying I did yard work. I talked to my daughter this afternoon which is always pleasant. Generally we spend an hour or more chatting on the phone. We were planning on getting together but Covid has spiked so that is out for the time being since she working with those patients in the hospital.
Cathy: Sorry that you are having hip/leg problems and hope you have recovered. I like the idea of having a limitless mind.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Aug 14, 2021 7:55:59 GMT
Affirmation: Movement can be moving
Mind: Mighty
Body: Meets challenges
Spirit: Makes Magic
Gratitude: Meatless Meals
Still have paint...has to be a nerve that is unhappy in leg or back or that moves from back to let...whatever it is...I am babying it. Electricity cut soon.
Michelle: Sorry you couldn't get together with your daughter. Our daughter wrote to say students are arriving on campus for college and some are sick already (with covid) and that more will be ill soon. She is going to be careful and take all precautions BUT it is a challenging time right now.
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