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Post by michelle on Sept 23, 2021 2:40:57 GMT
Affirmation: Slow and steady wins the race Mind: Engrossed Body: Walking,Yoga, OP Spirit: Restored Gratitude: A beautiful full moon
It's interesting how valuable attempting to make lemonade out of lemons day after day, week after week..., turns out to be. I have such an incredible appreciation for fresh air and tonight after sunset the sky was the most beautiful blue and the clouds so vibrantly pink. I cannot express how much I enjoyed the experience and I owe it all to the months of wildfires. Day after day of not allowing myself to grumble and making myself be as positive as possible has given me a unique experience.
Cathy: I hope you had fun visiting today! I am reading a good book which I am trying to savor instead of plowing through it as fast as I can. So far so good.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Sept 23, 2021 6:51:47 GMT
Affirmation: I can and I will
Mind: Open
Body: Healthy
Spirit: Strong
Gratitude: The rain when it comes...the forecast says it could rain today and the wind may be blowing it this way. The trees look so nice after it rains. Also glad for friends and spending time with them yesterday.
One of my friends lost her husband about a month ago. He had been ill but it is never easy to lose someone you love. I am thankful my husband is healthy and still around. We all talked about what might make us leave Lebanon. The woman from Africa would love to leave, the Greek will be visiting family in Greece, Cypress and the Gulf then when Australia opens up will go see the rest of her children there. The other American has a son here and doesn't see moving back to the USA. I don't think I would stay here alone if my husband were not alive.
MICHELLE: I agree with you that looking for the positive is a game changer! Life is so much better when one doesn't focus on the negative. I also think that the more positive one is the more positive one's live will be.
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Post by michelle on Sept 24, 2021 4:50:16 GMT
Affirmation: I am a possibility thinker Mind: Strategic Body: Walking,Yoga, OP Spirit: Serene Gratitude: Another lovely fall day
I spent another day doing office chores and got a significant amount accomplished. I am working on increasing my want power in regard to getting Paper Tiger items done and enjoying doing them. Since it is done unto me as I believe I now believe that I love always being caught up with my paperwork!
Cathy: I just can't imagine living without my husband even though I am very independent. I would need help managing this property but could probably do it if circumstances were right. After living so long away from a large city I know I would not be able to move back to town. Today is Sam's birthday. He is four years old and is loving this cooler weather.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Sept 24, 2021 8:23:06 GMT
Affirmation: Believe -> See
Mind: Focused
Body: Healthy
Spirit: Content
Gratitude: Normal reading on CA-125 blood test for my sister
My sister's email was wonderful to receive. She has been thinking positive after finding a mass in her belly and then being told they could not rule out cancer - she has fibroids and cycst in her ovary so...the blood test normal range results are a good thing. She has a doctor's appointment Friday/today and I hope she will have more to share after that. We had rain last night and it is nice and cooler and overcast today
MICHELLE: We have over six acres of land here and I know I could not maintain it. My husband is not maintaining it and it is rather overgrown and jungle-like. How fun that Sam is four! Bella, my calico cat, is also four. How old is Clair? Buttercup is the youngest, right?
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Post by michelle on Sept 25, 2021 4:18:43 GMT
Affirmation: I love life! Mind: Focused Body: Walking,Yoga, OP Spirit: Unflappable Gratitude: A busy life
I can't believe how quickly the temperature drops after the sun sets now. It won't be long before we will be getting very cool weather during the day. I am looking forward to winter.
Cathy: Some parts of our property has very tall and dense vegetation. Some wild horses got in here and then hid in a dense part. We could hear them but not see them when we were trying to chase them out. However, they would just move around in there so we couldn't catch them. We finally gave up and just left the gate open and after a day or two they left.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Sept 25, 2021 8:49:23 GMT
Affirmation: I sleep well with windows open during cooler weather
Mind: Focused
Body: Strong & Healthy
Spirit: Curious
Gratitude: daughter doesn't have covid though potentially exposed AND still being able to find clothes that "work" even though I have lost so much weight.
The weather was lovely after the rain and sleeping a delight. I woke refreshed and ready for the day. I have been using the time while losing weight to figure out what styles and colors to buy once at goal weight again and am looking forward to a nice big shopping trip at some point int he future
MICHELLE: How exciting to have had wild horses on your land! What kind are they and do they cause trouble or attack or why did you want them to leave? Just curious.
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Post by michelle on Sept 26, 2021 4:05:38 GMT
Affirmation: Patience is being at peace with the process of life. Mind: Strong Body: Walking,Yoga, OP Spirit: Lively Gratitude: Fresh fruit
Another day spent doing a little of this and a little of that. Very relaxing!
Cathy: The horses knocked the fence down so they actually did not want to be inside. They are wild and like to roam around. We keep the gates shut for dog safety so the horses needed to go back to roaming around outside our property.
How fun to be thinking about a wardrobe update!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Sept 26, 2021 8:56:16 GMT
Affirmation: Life is good
Mind: Open
Body: Healthy
Spirit: Content
Gratitude: Sister has a new doctor she likes a lot...hope to hear more about her medical tests soon but so far one gave positive feedback...waiting fro more.
MICHELLE: that makes sense about wanting the fence to be there to keep the dogs safe. Can predators still get over the fence? How many horses were there?
Nothing exciting. I am keeping busy and hoping that I can get through the books I promised to read!
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Post by michelle on Sept 27, 2021 0:35:34 GMT
Affirmation: The Law of Good operates in my life at all times. Mind: Disciplined Body: Walking,Yoga, OP Spirit: Happy Gratitude: Yet another lovely fall day.
I spent some time today doing office work and managed to get the emails out that I was working on. Relaxed on the deck and watched a hornet tribe getting ready to go into their hive. They kind of got balled up into some interesting groups--possibly cleaning the target hornet. Nobody seemed to get hurt and they finally all went to bed. Maybe they were hugging each other. Science has the coldest viewpoint about nature sometimes and it has been passed onto to us so I like to see things from my own point of view.
Cathy: Probably there were three or four horses. It was hard to tell since they were experts at hiding from us. We do have predators but they are not anything to compare with the ones in the cities. After over 30 years I still don't lock my doors when I leave the house. We are so far off the beaten path and the dogs area great deterrant. It's hard to imagine where we live. We did a substantial amount of work to keep the coyotes from digging under the fence. Life is good!
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Sept 27, 2021 8:18:51 GMT
Affirmation: Believe -> See
Mind: Focused
Body: Healthy
Spirit: Strong
Gratitude: Talked to our granddaughters and grateful our daughter-in-law made it happen as son is traveling
Hubby is off to run errands and pick up some groceries. I am here and glad not to be going out.
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Post by michelle on Sept 28, 2021 5:30:49 GMT
Affirmation: I make the most of each situation. Mind: Innovative Body: Walking,Yoga, OP Spirit: Peppy Gratitude: Fresh ideas
Now that it's cooler the dogs can go for their runs more often so they are enjoying that. Same broke out accidentally kind of knocked down a section of the fence and ran around after dark for a few minutes so I fixed that and then decided to not let him in that part of the yard anymore at night so things were much more calm tonight.
Cathy: The bird baths were frozen this morning. I really far prefer this colder weather to the extreme heat. Not too sure about those hornets. It seems like they are getting ready for freezing temps.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Sept 28, 2021 8:20:03 GMT
Affirmation: Perseverance pays
Mind: Focused
Body: Healthy
Spirit: Wise
Gratitude: Cooler weather
Nothing new to share. Life is much the same. Hubby will run some errands, I will make meals and read and post reviews. I am thankful nothing BIG has happened
MICHELLE: I thought it was interesting reading about the wasps. I am guessing that not many survive the cold weather. How many months does the water in the birdbath freeze overnight? Does it always thaw during the day?
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Post by michelle on Sept 29, 2021 3:51:50 GMT
Affirmation: Time for a change Mind: Innovative Body: Walking,Yoga, OP Spirit: Sincere Gratitude: My husband had a very nice, simple birthday party
I am off the hook tonight which means I don't have to watch dog TV with Clair. Probably she is just too tired since they don't nap when I am away from home so she is tired tonight. However I must say that she is beyond cute--grabs her favorite toy and stands and wags her tail, runs over to me and lets me know how exciting it is on and on. Sometimes she gets a little too involved like the time she tried to jump inside the TV so that she could play in the pool with the other dogs. And then there was the time she was watching a tiny fish and tried to eat it. Otherwise we have a great time.
Cathy: The bird baths freeze at night about six months of the year. I have a heated one that I use in the winter but still empty the other one every night and then refill it in the morning unless it stays very cold all day long.
Onward>>>>
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Post by cathygeha on Sept 29, 2021 8:43:59 GMT
Affirmation: Time with friends renews my spirit Mind: Tenacious Body: Healthy Spirit: Bright Gratitude: getting to spend time with friends today
Need to find something to wear that fits and looks okay. It will be fun to see friends. Nothing exciting to share. Once again I am behind in the reading with hopes of catching up sooner than later.
MICHELLE: I love that Clair likes watching TV and enjoys bringing you her toys. Do all the dogs like dog-tv? I wonder if there are TV channels for animals with K-9 shows and dancing and acrobatics and??? Do they like Lassie type stories/programs?
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Post by michelle on Sept 30, 2021 4:31:38 GMT
Affirmation: Slow and steady wins the race Mind: Enthralled Body: Walking,Yoga, OP Spirit: Fiesty Gratitude: A new perspective
Relaxing day puttering around doing chores and chatted with a friend.
Cathy: Buttercup seems to watch it once in a while but Sam could care less. Clair likes animals but finds humans very boring. Of course dogs are her favorite and horses are also at the top of her list. She would love to watch K-9s dancing. She would like to watch Lassie running and doing various stunts. Actually it is fun to see her so excited and happy.
Onward>>>>
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