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Post by desposito on Jan 30, 2023 20:28:59 GMT -5
I'm happy to say that last week I was surprised to see 3 flower buds on one of my Adenium obesum plants. I have several of these plants, I love them because of their fat stems and the fact that their green leaves only grow at the top of the plants, they're unusual looking. I never expect blooms on my succulent houseplants, usually to bloom they have to be outside in a warm climate. But sure enough, one of the buds opened today and I have a beautiful pink flower!
I will say goodnight now, see you all in the morning!
Diane
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Post by bree on Jan 30, 2023 22:28:45 GMT -5
hi everyone, I am impressed this thread is three pages long and it is only Monday! I skimmed through, lots going on, ohblondie wow you did so much and take care of your parents; Diane so sweet are you to the birds! and TML glad the kitties have made progress and good job to lennon, oust, peaceseeker and reve! I have not posted since Thursday, i think, I won't go into great detail but it has been very hectic. i was wishing I had nothing to do then I realized a life with nothing to do would not be much of a life. my little tribe keeps me hopping! Friday I went to a funeral and then a luncheon for my cousin who passed away. He was such a good man! he will be missed. Saturday I had to run some errands with DD and also go to a family birthday dinner which was a nice break. DD was to go back to college but she got really sick, I think food poisoning, so she was delayed in her return but it all worked out, poor kiddo was sooo sick. so glad she is recovered. In between I have been doing the dishes, walking the dog (we had a nice 1.5 hour walk today), and some laundry, mopped the floor, did some dusting, dealt with trash. It has just been so hectic. Now I need to head to bed shortly but first I want to clean the litter. DD is gone and I feel so rootless. I miss her. |
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Post by cando on Jan 31, 2023 2:13:41 GMT -5
hi everyone, I am impressed this thread is three pages long and it is only Monday! I skimmed through, lots going on, ohblondie wow you did so much and take care of your parents; Diane so sweet are you to the birds! and TML glad the kitties have made progress and good job to lennon , oust , peaceseeker and reve ! I have not posted since Thursday, i think, I won't go into great detail but it has been very hectic. i was wishing I had nothing to do then I realized a life with nothing to do would not be much of a life. my little tribe keeps me hopping! Friday I went to a funeral and then a luncheon for my cousin who passed away. He was such a good man! he will be missed. Saturday I had to run some errands with DD and also go to a family birthday dinner which was a nice break. DD was to go back to college but she got really sick, I think food poisoning, so she was delayed in her return but it all worked out, poor kiddo was sooo sick. so glad she is recovered. In between I have been doing the dishes, walking the dog (we had a nice 1.5 hour walk today), and some laundry, mopped the floor, did some dusting, dealt with trash. It has just been so hectic. Now I need to head to bed shortly but first I want to clean the litter. DD is gone and I feel so rootless. I miss her. Oh, y'all! bree summed up all that I wanted to post much more succinctly & beautifully! ohblondie -- after reading your post, all I was saying to myself was, "Wow! Wow! Wow!" dtesposito Yes,I agree with what she said -- You are so kind! I love that you have a pretty bloom on your succulent! Everyone else, I love reading your posts and all your progress! bree Many hugs to you. I can just imagine how you feel with your DD gone back to college. I know you miss her, and I'm thinking of you. CD
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Post by cando on Jan 31, 2023 2:49:07 GMT -5
TML I hope the kitties end up getting along, famously, again. (I am following on that... as I wouldn't have known how to get them back together, again. I know you researched it & asked advice). I was shocked, too, when I saw already 3 pages!!! Mon, 1/30/23 Our weather has been cold, at or below freezing all day. Winter Storm Warning Overslept by 30 minutes but still woke up very early. 5:30am I had no idea how long to give the 1 hour drive in no traffic... especially with Winter Storm about to happen, today.... I had wanted to leave the house at 6:30, and I was close. For work, I had to go to a hearing in another city. I made it there in plenty of time even before the building opened. But, I am so very glad that I made it early! As soon as I left the house, it started drizzling and turned to ice as soon as it hit my windshield... so a scary drive, but ended up not too bad. It went well except afterwards...it's so hard for me to do this job when a grown man gets on his knee & begs me & I see the tear in his eye & the anxiety stress through his movements... but the judgment was made. And, really - I'm sorry, truly, for this man -- but he didn't stay in touch, was untrue to his words, and owes a lot of money. I soo wish that I didn't have to do this part of my job... it is absolutely the worst part of my job duties. Thankfully, it is not about his home or apartment. I had the Bailiff walk me to my car after the long, emotional encounter with him. Waiting until it gets this far... is just too long. I did try so very hard to work with him & get things worked out before it came to this. I don't do these very often, thank G-d! I'm probably not the right type of person for this type of work. I wanted to give him a hug so badly! Drove back to work in on & off light rain mixed with freezing rain. Temperature was bouncing between 33 degrees & 29 degrees. Boxed up stuff to take home in case the weather is as bad as the forecast is predicted. I and my boss are the only ones who can work from home. I have everything set up at home. Haven't had to work from home since I had Covid back in Sept-October 2022. Stopped at the grocery store on the way home for milk, etc. some of the shelves were about bare... milk was one of the items that I was lucky to grab the second to the last one of the 2% milk. Someone else took the very last one. Then, I suddenly did find the last few bottles of 1% milk which was what I wanted or Skim, but they were too high for me to reach. A gentleman had been standing behind me, waiting his turn to get to this section. I offered him my 2% milk since there wasn't any left & he hesitated to take it from me, but I told him that I hadn't seen the other & would rather have it if he'd kindly reach it down for me. He so very happily did that & really thanked me for the 2% milk. DH  & I put all the groceries away. That is one of the big things we've been doing for the last couple years that is a huge improvement on what we used to do. No longer leaving bags of groceries on the Entry Hall floor or the kitchen floor. I was too exhausted to do even one thing tonight. (I should have pushed it, but instead ate and then crashed on the couch). Not enough water today. Dieted successfully, tho. CD
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Post by desposito on Jan 31, 2023 9:21:19 GMT -5
Good morning everyone!
Bree, I'm glad your daughter made it safely back to school, I just can't get over such a long break--I would forget everything I had learned in the first months of the year and have to learn it all over again. I can't remember all the way back when I was in college but I think we maybe had a 2 week break over Christmas. We were on a quarter system though, that might have made a difference. Or maybe there were a few changes during the 45 years in between then and now! 
Cando, the encounter with the man in court just sounds terrible, I could never have the backbone do that job. You're right, waiting and waiting to deal with financial issues makes the outcome worse, and giving people more and more chances just delays the inevitable outcome. But it's a lesson for those of us that procrastinate, I guess. I see that there is an ice storm in the south, I do hope you get to work at home if it's affecting you.
Wouldn't you know, the dog had to go out in the middle of last night, on the coldest night of the month. But it wasn't bad, she hurried, and there doesn't seem to be much wind with this cold snap, that makes it not so bad. It's 4 degrees right now but with no wind it just feels like 4 degrees. And the sun is even trying to come out at the moment.
So I had another bad sleep night but luckily I don't have to do anything in particular today. I was hoping that my bank statement would come but I've already looked at the mail preview email from the post office and there is no statement there. I'll check the bank site again later.
I hope everyone is comfortable despite all the weather stuff happening across the country.
Diane
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Post by peaceseeker on Jan 31, 2023 10:04:00 GMT -5
Depression kicked my butt yesterday. I did am and pm routines and nothing else check in
am meds
smoothie
fitbit
feed kitty's treats  waterget out cds
get out colored pencils and find coloring pageswedding gift/card charge rings goal meeting 2x/week T goal PT 2x/week call Dr B no call from referral - make appt 6 mo - left 2 messages call radiation financial office Dr J referrals including parking - can not find in email - text read as able chapter 7 enhancing motivation pm meds calendar charge set alarm to start changing wake up time |
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Post by desposito on Jan 31, 2023 10:30:12 GMT -5
Good morning PS! Hopefully today will be better.
TO DO:
10 minutes PEEPing Dust computer desk and keyboard Restock water in fridge Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by desposito on Jan 31, 2023 11:16:54 GMT -5
Next:
10 minutes PEEPing Clean/organize porch room dresser top Wash some dishes Delete 30 emails
Diane
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Post by cando on Jan 31, 2023 12:20:22 GMT -5
dtesposito Yes, I am working from home. I doubt that I could even walk to my car without falling as there is so much ice on the ground. I keep wondering if the streets are clear. Brrr. 4 degrees, there! Yikes! I know you get tons of snow & have very cold temperatures. But, gee whiz that sounds so very cold to me. Took thyroid med Took bp 146/79 p 77 I'm getting really scared of my upcoming Dr. appointment in about a week. I so don't want to be put on meds, but I was on bp medication & have been a bad patient and stopped taking it due to the diuertic. Also, I had much less energy while on it. I'm so scared that I may be diabetic, now, and worried about cholesterol. I have been a terrible eater. Yes, I'm doing well at the moment, but I've had weight gain & ................................ So far, 16 oz of water. See y'all later, tonight, after I'm done with my work day. CD
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Post by desposito on Jan 31, 2023 12:31:56 GMT -5
Hi cando--not all BP meds are diuretics, ask your doctor if there is one that is not that would be appropriate for you. I don't know if diuretics are the preferred first choice, but I'm on BP meds and they are not diuretics.
Next:
Take dog out and feed her 10 minutes on first floor Take garbage can out to street Bring books down to basement
Diane
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Post by desposito on Jan 31, 2023 14:29:44 GMT -5
I stopped for lunch and a reading break.
Next:
10 minutes on PEEPing
10 minutes on paper 10 minutes on books Delete 10 hard emails
Diane
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Post by mylittlescholar on Jan 31, 2023 14:50:08 GMT -5
Good morning etc everypony!
peaceseeker I am hugely impressed that you did your routines!
I woke up thinking about moving to a new apartment and checked local rental prices. It was a huge shock! there was only one under $2K/month and that was a 400 square foot cabin on a farm! That got me out of bed committed to work on the house today. I am very fortunate.
DONE: weighed in (down .25 lbs--but I'll take it!)
got dressed walked to corner store for milk for coffee made coffee tagged three items in the backyard not to be taken to the dump made bed updated log
got updates from D checked online balance checked calendar checked email checked notifications update challenges video appt
ON DECK: prep packages to mail load car
ERRANDS: donations post office pharmacy bank
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Post by peaceseeker on Jan 31, 2023 15:53:43 GMT -5
mylittlescholar, a change of perspective can be so helpful. Your comment made me write a gratitude list about my situation. So many would be financially devastated, alone and scared in my situation. I have none of that because of DH.
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Post by desposito on Jan 31, 2023 17:30:50 GMT -5
there was only one under $2K/month
Wow!
I took the dog out again, I got a call from my shopping friend even though our long call isn't supposed to be until tomorrow, and I checked my pet supplies to see what to order from Chewy, I had to go back and figure it out again when I saw that they were offering a $30 gift card if I spent $100 at one time. So my Chewy order is in--I was trying to get the delivery after the cold weather left but it's supposed to be cold again on Friday so if the delivery person wants to avoid the cold they'll have to deliver it by Thursday...
The last time I was in my little storage area I found half a shopping bag of books, and I couldn't figure out what they were. I've started looking through them and I think they were nonfiction that I wasn't sure about, so I've started seeing if I could get rid of any. I'm going to try to finish that next, and also return a call to my decluttering client.
Next:
Call decluttering client 10 minutes on books 10 minutes on seeds Delete 30 emails
Diane
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Post by oust on Jan 31, 2023 17:42:37 GMT -5
I relaxed mostly today, playing cards online and doing puzzels. I did heat up a steak and potato meal, i cooked fresh veg yesterday, the mash today and the meat was already frozen. Took DH to a DR appointment for his feet today, he was very happy with the service. I took a walk around inside the building when he was there because its colder again here today. OHHHHH, confession time we went to the dumpster last night. People are moving end of month. outside sitting was a black TV stand with a couple of draws. We lifted it into the car its in great shape, most of our stuff was damaged or thrown away in the move so hoping it won't be to hard getting it upstairs. I did see someone advertise a lazyboy chair, for $70, i won't tell him but will watch the trash incase she can't sell it and hopefully pick it up for free.  |
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