Cate
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That really is what I'm going to try to do, Em. If I felt I had that already I would be off this computer, in the shower & on the move! I had better get going!
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Books are such magical things and do need protecting.
I look forward to seeing regular motivational sayings thread again!
I look forward to seeing regular motivational sayings thread again!
It's funny but there's something special about being out in the elements. It isn't fun, per se, but it does add a little extra flavor of adventure to your activities. Although I think it was Winnie-the-Pooh who said mud is only fun if you have a warm bath to look forward to.
positive visualization can be pretty powerful. Sometimes I will make a collage of how I want to see myself in the future to have an instant visual reminder...
Cate
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Thanks, Llama & Liza. Books are magical & take you to another place. I don't read horror, but I do read a diverse range of books. I love autobiographies of people that I like or want to know better. I have just ordered 2 copies of Paul Kelly's book "How to make gravy"- one for G & one for R, whose birthdays are coming up in November.
I am really going to try to visualise how I want to be. Yesterday I made a bit more effort into how I dressed. I went into town with Arch & we walked a lot & chatted a lot. I met 2 new women with their dogs, one of whom caught my eye & wanted to chat. Dogs give you a great excuse. She seemed lovely- in her 80s & living alone with a 15 yr old dog.
I encountered another woman(early 40s) a couple of times & we talked to one another in passing. Her dog was super friendly & a pup. She was sitting down on a low bench further along & I stopped & we ended up talking for half an hour. I rang my sister afterwards from the car, after eating my lunch, just to tell her what she had said. My sister said "Where do you know her from? How long have you known her?" & was surprised when I said, "10 minutes ago."
I'll try to remember what she said. "You look great in that outfit. I love how your navy boots, with the tan laces, match your jumper with the tan buttons & your earrings (Lapis Lazuli) pick out the blue in your shirt & there's also tan in your shirt. Your bag matches too. Look at me, in my dog-walking clothes. You look lovely." It was along those lines, anyway.
I accepted her compliments graciously but then told her how what it meant to me & how I am struggling with trying to lose weight & how hard I have been on myself. We had a truly delightful conversation & really connected. She is currently single after a relationship in which she was constantly put down. It's hard to explain how much we connected, but it really was a meaningful conversation & I think we both came away feeling the better for it. I love having connections like that.
I always make a note of names & dog names in case we meet up again.
We both visited our friend, K, briefly. T is now able to give him pain relief whenever he needs it & he was bright again & we had a nice visit. She told me that her son had helped her that morning by lifting him out of bed so that she could change the bedding & then she washed him & they got him back to bed & as she walked off he said "Don't I get a kiss?" They are as close as us. It sucks!
We're going out to lunch today for our wedding anniversary. We have young friends who have installed a brewery in his parents' pub & they have renovated it & changed the menu recently. We have been friends of the family since 1985 & our sons are friends with this young couple. We thought we'd go there to support them, rather than anywhere else. It's where I went for the painting class, which was run by his Mum. G plays 8-ball with him & his Dad. It's a nice friendship.
It's our 47th wedding anniversary.
I am really going to try to visualise how I want to be. Yesterday I made a bit more effort into how I dressed. I went into town with Arch & we walked a lot & chatted a lot. I met 2 new women with their dogs, one of whom caught my eye & wanted to chat. Dogs give you a great excuse. She seemed lovely- in her 80s & living alone with a 15 yr old dog.
I encountered another woman(early 40s) a couple of times & we talked to one another in passing. Her dog was super friendly & a pup. She was sitting down on a low bench further along & I stopped & we ended up talking for half an hour. I rang my sister afterwards from the car, after eating my lunch, just to tell her what she had said. My sister said "Where do you know her from? How long have you known her?" & was surprised when I said, "10 minutes ago."
I'll try to remember what she said. "You look great in that outfit. I love how your navy boots, with the tan laces, match your jumper with the tan buttons & your earrings (Lapis Lazuli) pick out the blue in your shirt & there's also tan in your shirt. Your bag matches too. Look at me, in my dog-walking clothes. You look lovely." It was along those lines, anyway.
I accepted her compliments graciously but then told her how what it meant to me & how I am struggling with trying to lose weight & how hard I have been on myself. We had a truly delightful conversation & really connected. She is currently single after a relationship in which she was constantly put down. It's hard to explain how much we connected, but it really was a meaningful conversation & I think we both came away feeling the better for it. I love having connections like that.
I always make a note of names & dog names in case we meet up again.
We both visited our friend, K, briefly. T is now able to give him pain relief whenever he needs it & he was bright again & we had a nice visit. She told me that her son had helped her that morning by lifting him out of bed so that she could change the bedding & then she washed him & they got him back to bed & as she walked off he said "Don't I get a kiss?" They are as close as us. It sucks!
We're going out to lunch today for our wedding anniversary. We have young friends who have installed a brewery in his parents' pub & they have renovated it & changed the menu recently. We have been friends of the family since 1985 & our sons are friends with this young couple. We thought we'd go there to support them, rather than anywhere else. It's where I went for the painting class, which was run by his Mum. G plays 8-ball with him & his Dad. It's a nice friendship.
It's our 47th wedding anniversary.
oh wow happy anniversary Cate!! 47 years and still so much in love is amazing!
How lovely that you had such a nice connection with that woman. It's a good reminder to compliment people too. I was telling a woman the other day how her laugh just lifted my spirits on a gloomy day...she seemed happy to know her presence was appreciated. I feel too just such an appreciation of being back to the place where we can all chat with everyone again...remembering how sad it was when covid had us all keeping such distance!
How lovely that you had such a nice connection with that woman. It's a good reminder to compliment people too. I was telling a woman the other day how her laugh just lifted my spirits on a gloomy day...she seemed happy to know her presence was appreciated. I feel too just such an appreciation of being back to the place where we can all chat with everyone again...remembering how sad it was when covid had us all keeping such distance!
alligatorob
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Cate
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Thank you so much, Llama, Em, Liza, Vic & Rob.
I think well-meant compliments & acts of kindness have a rippling effect. I wore a similar outfit yesterday & felt really good about myself. I'm very grateful for my life & just how lucky we are.
We had a lovely, light lunch & a bottle of Tasmanian bubbly & lashed out & had some delicious cheesecake.
Today is crazy weather again, but this time the wind is in the other direction. We just heard another big tree come down & we think it may have come down over a fence. It's too risky to go check. Even collecting the mail today would be risky, driving under trees. We have never seen this sort of weather before.
I think well-meant compliments & acts of kindness have a rippling effect. I wore a similar outfit yesterday & felt really good about myself. I'm very grateful for my life & just how lucky we are.
We had a lovely, light lunch & a bottle of Tasmanian bubbly & lashed out & had some delicious cheesecake.
Today is crazy weather again, but this time the wind is in the other direction. We just heard another big tree come down & we think it may have come down over a fence. It's too risky to go check. Even collecting the mail today would be risky, driving under trees. We have never seen this sort of weather before.
That's really the best state anyone can reach in life.
That sounds kind of terrifying. Glad you live in a solidly built house with no trees too close.
alligatorob
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Well deserved, and enjoyed I am sure.
Not sure about dates given our time differences. Were you married on Halloween? That would be interesting.
Let us know how it turns out. That sounds scary!
That is always so scary hearing a big tree come down...
I feel like all the predictions about climate change and Big weather events seem to be coming true all at once. i hope there isn't any big damage to your property. Cleaning up after a storm can be tough.
Cate
Long term member
Thanks, Llama, Rob & Liza.
The day settled & I managed to get a good walk in with Archie. I drove down the hill though so I didn’t have to walk under trees.
Today is sunny & perfectly still! I suggested to G that we give away some of our wood as we have more than we need. He had already said something to one of our neighbours. We know this guy buys logs in. He would do anything for you.
I felt low yesterday & wanted to hear R’s voice so rang him up on my walk. He returned the call a couple of hours later. He’s exhausted & doing too much again. I knew there was something wrong. He said he wanted to see us soon. He doesn’t know that he’s seeing us this weekend as C & I have been messaging privately. He’ll get a nice surprise. I hope the weather holds for her surprise for his birthday. I’ll tell you about it afterwards.
We’re meeting them on Friday afternoon & G & I will look after his dog until Sat night. He’ll get such a surprise. C is special I think.
I have been doing lots of overthinking & worrying again lately & feel sad that D, our older son doesn’t call in much & then last night he sent me a lovely photo of him & his 2 teenage kids saying “Hi, nan & pop”. I said hi back & how much I miss them & love them. D is bringing them to see us next time he catches up with them. I hope they’re coming Christmas night.
My laptop was flat this morning & I’m typing with one finger on my phone. I think it’s Wordle time
The day settled & I managed to get a good walk in with Archie. I drove down the hill though so I didn’t have to walk under trees.
Today is sunny & perfectly still! I suggested to G that we give away some of our wood as we have more than we need. He had already said something to one of our neighbours. We know this guy buys logs in. He would do anything for you.
I felt low yesterday & wanted to hear R’s voice so rang him up on my walk. He returned the call a couple of hours later. He’s exhausted & doing too much again. I knew there was something wrong. He said he wanted to see us soon. He doesn’t know that he’s seeing us this weekend as C & I have been messaging privately. He’ll get a nice surprise. I hope the weather holds for her surprise for his birthday. I’ll tell you about it afterwards.
We’re meeting them on Friday afternoon & G & I will look after his dog until Sat night. He’ll get such a surprise. C is special I think.
I have been doing lots of overthinking & worrying again lately & feel sad that D, our older son doesn’t call in much & then last night he sent me a lovely photo of him & his 2 teenage kids saying “Hi, nan & pop”. I said hi back & how much I miss them & love them. D is bringing them to see us next time he catches up with them. I hope they’re coming Christmas night.
My laptop was flat this morning & I’m typing with one finger on my phone. I think it’s Wordle time
Cate
Long term member
I was so stressed yesterday & if I hadn't an appointment booked for Archie I would have stayed at home. My mind was all over the place. I was forgetful & hyper & not with it at all. I even went down the wrong road going back to the groomer. R seemed better last night, but he is very down & not coping very well. He is working too much again & getting overtired.
Our friend died overnight. His wife just messaged me.
Archie has a fern tick on his face again & won't let us try to deal with it. I tried getting it off & think I may have killed it with my thumbnail &/or some metho, but it's still there. He's a very stubborn little bugger. I'll have to take him to the vet if I can't get it off. *sigh*
Our friend died overnight. His wife just messaged me.
Archie has a fern tick on his face again & won't let us try to deal with it. I tried getting it off & think I may have killed it with my thumbnail &/or some metho, but it's still there. He's a very stubborn little bugger. I'll have to take him to the vet if I can't get it off. *sigh*
