Julia S.’s Posts
Last year they had candy corn popcorn, don't get it. Now it is Reese's PB popcorn. Both of these are fatal attractions.
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- Peaky Blinders is all I can come up with.
Still fighting off this cold, I am barely functioning. But I have too much work to take a sick day, and I honestly don't think it would help. Except for giving my brain a rest.
Definitely fall and much cooler at night in the low 40's. I feel guilty but I run the heat in the morning and the A/C in the afternoon if it's too warm. I like to sleep in a cooler room, after all I have 2 heaters aka kitties that usually are attached to my sides. It was so dark this morning, definitely shorter days, the dark and winter is coming.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- Movie reviewer.
It's been a rough week, I caught a cold last week and it's still hanging on. I'm hoping that is all it is, could be bronchitis or? It's hard to listen to your own lungs I'm afraid there my be some fluid in them, but I can't really tell. But I'm tired of coughing and just plain feeling like crap.
I'm in the feast mode at work, I have way too many jobs and I'm not making progress. Not feeling good also influences my ability to function. I know my brain is not working properly.
My Seahawks sucked again last night, I knew they would not go 4-0 but it just wasn't fun to watch. Ducks are still flying high this week against Michigan State they are 24 point favorites but you never know.
I need to get back to it.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
I loved that Stan Lee pretty much always had a cameo in the Marvel movies. The world is not the same without him.
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
I saw the news of the bulls running through the town in MA and I was wondering if anyone was close to it. Apparently they escaped from a rodeo. It took quite a while to round them up.
Apparently the Instacart shopper I had last week doesn't know the difference between nectarines and red plums. I kept trying to figure out why they were so hard and didn't taste like nectarines. They were really green and hard and even after a few days in a paper bag they still don't taste very good. Plums definitely are not usually on my list.
I got the cold that my roommate had, I ordered Nyquill capsules and ended up with liquid. There is nothing more vile than Nyquill. But I gagged it down, ended up waking around midnight and didn't really get back to sleep except for a few minutes here and there. Not a good night.
It's foggy this morning and is only supposed to get to 70, I'm not sure if it will.
It's either feast or famine at work. Not to long ago I only had 16 hours for a week, and now I have so many jobs stacked up I'm not sure how I'll get through them. But work is good.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- I haven't been to a coffee shop in years. I have an espresso machine so make my own fat free fairlife mocha with truvia and unsweetened Ghiardelli chocolate.
I had a dentist appointment yesterday, just for a cleaning. I love my dentist, he makes me laugh and we talk football. I've been going to him for over 10 years. So I get there and they take me back and I end up with a dentist that I don't know and I was upset. Apparently the practice was sold either a month or two ago depending on who you are talking to. They don't know where my dentist is, if he retired or went to another practice. Unfortunately I took it out on the front desk person, I don't understand why when they called me to confirm my appointment they didn't tell me my dentist was no longer there. I know it was out of network and I specifically went there to see him. I am willing to pay for it, but I'm not going to pay for someone I don't know or want to know. I don't know why they did not send out a letter notifying patients that the practice was sold. The dental hygienist hurt me, the dentist hurt me so by the time I got home my mouth was so sore. So I warned my Mom that our dentist was no longer there, so she won't go all the way there and not see him. She has an appointment in a few weeks. So now I need to find a new dentist, preferably in-network so I don't have to pay so much. The question is how do you know if they are someone you can trust?
Work is really busy and I'm trying not to feel overwhelmed. One job at a time...
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- The Twilight Zone gave me nightmares as a kid, but I still watched it.
I did go to the Flock and Fiber Festival but was disappointed. It was basically the same stuff in all of the booths. Nothing that I needed or that inspired me. I did get to pet the sheep, goats, and alpacas. I didn't buy anything and ended up in a traffic jam on I-5 on the way home. Not sure what that was about, but both sides were slow. At least I got out of the house.
My roommate had a woman over last night, I'm not sure if she is still here or not. It always makes me uncomfortable. He did some cleaning but I don't feel like this place is presentable. And his room is usually a disaster and smells bad. I have no idea what you can do about it. I just keep hoping he will find a woman that he can move in with.
I need to get back to work.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- I don't think I ever had one, we had paper bags. But I do have a Holly Hobby switch plate cover, I still have it somewhere.
I found out I have Leaf Guard gutters and they really are guaranteed for life. The guys came out and cleaned them and unclogged them. Hopefully no more drips near the sliding glass door. Now I just need to get the moss off of the roof. It's not gonna be me since this is a terribly steep roof. My last house wasn't that high and I was on the roof a few times. I don't even have a ladder anymore.
I would like to go to the Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival this weekend, but I don't really need anything but I love to see the animals and get creative ideas. I just wish I had someone to go with me. Ducks have a bye week so no game. Although I would love to see Baylor beat Colorado, can't stand their coach.
I got the cat massager and they think I'm trying to kill them. Maybe they'll get used to it.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
Amazing, it is someplace that has always fascinated me. But I doubt I could do the altitude, I got altitude sickness in Denver so 3 times the altitude I doubt that I'd do well.
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
Do not unblock her, she is a waste of time. Don't go down that rabbit hole you may lose your mind.
QOTD- No I did take some the other day but it was because I changed my vitamins. I'd been stable for a long time and then my Vitamin D level was too high so I got calcium without D3 and magnesium, a huge mistake. I took Miralax for 2 days but now I'm back to pretty much normal.
I bought a Fitbit Inspire 3, because I can wear it swimming and I ordered the clip for it so I don't have to wear it on my wrist. I have tiny wrists and don't feel comfortable wearing a watch especially one this big. I'm hoping I don't have the issues with battery life. I really need to get myself back on track. It's telling me to move!
I need to get back to work.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- The two bedrooms downstairs are hardwood. The rest is awful carpet, it was new when I moved in but some people don't wipe their feet when coming in so the high traffic areas are terrible. I have plans to remove it and put in vinyl plank or similar. The carpet has waves in it and needs to be re-stretched to get rid of them. It is too light, tan and white and I want it off the stairs because it is dangerous. I did all the work in my last house to replace the carpets, but honestly I don't think I'm up to doing it again.
I took yesterday off sick as I woke up with a splitting headache and nausea, I tried to go back to sleep without any success. The headache is still there but not as bad.
QJB I didn't hear how the back supporter worked. I ordered one from Amazon and I need to go by Whole Foods to return it. If anyone found one that works let me know which one it is.
I gave in and bought an automatic litter box, it will be here on Friday. I just hope that they will use it and I didn't waste my money.
I'm looking for a new Fitbit all of mine the batteries barely last for a day on a charge. I don't wear a watch so I'm looking for one I can clip on my pocket. Any suggestions?
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- I was a cable splicer and our whole crew sat in the office and watched it on the news. I think we were all in shock. I remember those 2 weeks when there were no flights. It was so quiet.
I did watch the debate but it took several glasses of wine to get through it.
I changed my vitamins and it's thrown me totally off. I've done 2 vitamin D tests and both have been high. So I changed to a calcium that doesn't have any D in it and now things are not as they should be. I haven't had to take Miralax since right after surgery but I'm taking it today. Just that simple change has had such an impact on my body. It's frustrating...
I finally made it to the nature park, it was lovely. The leaves are starting to fall, it was 73 and you couldn't have asked for a better day. Last night the rain did come, but it's actually a relief. People are tired of the sun and hot temps, the webs between our toes dry out.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- Awful especially sitting at a desk all day. I hunch forward and my back pays for it. I've also lost 2" of height.
I will probably watch the debate, the only problem is I can't stand listening to that man blather on. I keep hearing conflicting polls, in one the orange one is supposed to win in a landslide and in the others are closer. I don't trust polls so we'll just have to suffer through the next 55 days...
It's so dark in the morning now, cooler weather and winter is creeping up on us. I'll be glad to see the end of the 90+ days.
Happy Birthday Papa! Yesterday was my Dads birthday, he would have been 101. It's hard to believe that he has been gone for 17 years now.
I will get my first Social Security payment next month. My Medicare payment will be deducted from it so I won't have to pay out of pocket any more. I did opt to have taxes taken out of it so I won't get hit at the end of the year. I'm going to keep working until I get my bills paid and can do some work on this house. I did find out there is some incentives from the Energy Trust of Oregon to replace my windows, so anything will help.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- I toyed with using my middle name Anne but that's about as far as it goes.
I figured out what was going on with my Mom she was having withdrawal symptoms from Cymbalta. The PA made a mistake and only gave her a refill of 3 pills and she ran out and the symptoms scared her enough that she went to the ER. She slept well and was back to herself on Sunday. Whew! She was saying horrible things about my roommate and was just generally being nasty. Glad that is all it was.
I finally made it to Deadpool & Wolverine. It was funny and irreverent I would expect no less from it. Hugh Jackman was totally jacked, he is an amazing specimen.
First week of the NFL the Seahawks won but it sure wasn't pretty, and neither was the Ducks win. But at least they won. Of course there was an outage of Tablo so I had to stream the game on Sunday, but it was recorded by the DVR. So far I like it, but didn't appreciate the outage on the opening game of the NFL season.
I have work so I'd better get back to it.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- I don't usually do costumes but I do love Halloween so maybe this year.
I don't have any work so it's a good thing that my roommate is paying his rent. I was thinking about going to the coast but it's supposed to be 95 today and we have smoke from the fires so it's a pass. I can't wait for football, I'm selective I only watch the teams that I care about, not everything or anything. Ducks against Boise State and the season opener for the Seahawks. It's too bad they didn't draft Bo Nix, so I hope he does well but...I'm still rooting for Seattle.
I had an argument with my Mom that really through me for a loop. I didn't sleep well that night and we've talked it out now but I was really hurt because she does not appreciate the things that we have done for her. Oh well she is 89 so I just need to get over it.
I'm still trying to get to the Deadpool and Wolverine movie, maybe today.
Have a great day everyone!
QJB- So glad to hear your Dad is home!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- Salty & crunchy.
I got my flu shot and updated Covid shot yesterday. My arm is really sore and I'm not 100% all I really want to do is crawl into bed and sleep or finish the book I am reading. I'm thinking that I might do that and work tomorrow.
We are in for about a 3 day stretch of over 90 days. 95 today and 96 on Saturday then down to 90 on Sunday and 77 and rainy on Monday. It won't be real rain just mist. But I will get my clothes hung outside. I hate it when I have to start using the dryer again. I love the smell of clothes dried outside.
I am so looking forward to football! The Ducks play tomorrow they are a 43.5 point favorite. I'm hoping I can see the game on Paramount + or I just wasted some money. That's OK now there are no annoying commercials.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- Ever since I watched Argylle I've been listening to Barry White. And also All Classical Portland. I found it during the pandemic and it calmed me so I donate to them.
My only accomplishment was hanging my laundry outside yesterday.
I've got to get myself out of this house and get moving.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- I love pumpkin but not in my coffee. I need to make some more pumpkin custard it's high in protein and low in calories and tastes like a pumpkin pie. Pretty much anything with pumpkin in it is good.
It did rain a little last night and it's definitely cooler. Only 57 right now, trust me I'm not complaining. The kitties keep me way too warm at night, but I love having them.
This is my roommates second week of work, he really likes it so hopefully this will last. If he can start paying me rent again it will help considerably.
I want to see Deadpool and Wolverine this weekend. That's all I have planned. Hopefully my roommate will finish my Moms computer so I can get it back to her.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- I've gone to mostly online. Instacart and Walmart for my groceries and Amazon for the rest. I wish TJ's was on Instacart, I loved it when I could walk across the street to TJ's, but I hated that apartment.
I can't believe how dark it is in the morning now. I can feel winter is coming. The forecast is showing rain for the rest of the week, but it's not really rain it's more like mist. Not enough so that I don't have to water.
There are 3 houses in my neighborhood for sale, all of them priced much higher than I would have thought. I don't know if that means my house is worth more, but probably. I'm not sure what I will do, I guess it depends on when my roommate moves out. I won't need all of this space and would love to have a one story house and stay in this neighborhood. Do I really need a dedicated office when I am no longer working from home? I kick myself for moving to Maui, but I can't fix it just move forward.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
My roommates shoes are size 16 so the only place he can find them that are not wide is the big & tall shops. So I feel your pain.
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- Carbs both salty and sweet.
You would think this far out from surgery I would know better. But Saturday afternoon I ate too much too fast and was in misery for the next 6 hours. Wanting to vomit, and get the horse off of my chest. I really thought I might be having a heart attack. Of course at the same time we had an extreme lightning and thunder storm. It rained so hard there were 2 places in my patio where it look like a spring was bubbling up from the ground. I've never seen that before. I hate thunder and lightning. Of course my roommate slept through it, he's like what storm?
So far the OTA DVR is not a hit. I tried to record the Seahawks game and only got the first 13 minutes, not sure if the storm had something to do with that or not. I'll try it again and if it doesn't work it will be going back. Of course it recorded the pregame show just fine...
I finally went to see Despicable Me 4, I think I was the only one in the theater. There were 2 people behind me but at the end of the movie they weren't there. I loved it, there are so many things that I think missed some of them and will watch it again when it's streaming. Next up is Deadpool and Wolverine.
I need to schedule a bone density test and another vitamin D test to see if the level has gone down any.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
I have 4 windows that I need to have replaced, and I have no idea what it is going to cost. The largest one is in my bedroom on the 2nd floor and is 98" x 48" not exactly a common size. I keep getting these flyers buy one get one 40% off but I've also heard that they are the most expensive window company around. I'm going to have to do some research, I also have vinyl siding so that could complicate things. I'm not even sure where to start.
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- My Mom was a pretty good cook, not spectacular but not horrible. Ironically she never cooks now.
I had a really good experience with my mammogram yesterday. It was less than 40 minutes and I had the results right then. I also discovered that there are 6 staples in my right breast. Who knew? I got to see them and I was pretty much shocked. It was so much less stressful than going to the hospital.
Cloudy and overcast today, it's only supposed to get up to 75 today, I'm enjoying the cooler weather.
Day 2 of my roommates job, so far he likes it. He picks up a truck and trailer and meets a truck from California at the truck stop in Halsey they swap trailers and he delivers to a bunch of locations in the metro area. He's going to be doing 4X10's so he will have a 3 day weekend. He just needs to make sure he follows the DOT hours and stays safe.
I have a mani-pedi today and get my hair done tomorrow those are my big plans.
Have a great day everyone!
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
QOTD- I'm having to rethink my retirement plans. I was hoping to go right after I start SS but that isn't happening. Unless the interest rates go down and I can refinance my house.
I was supposed to have a mammogram today but just found out the place I have been going for the last 17 years is now out of network. It's a good thing that I called so now I need to find another place for my mammogram. I hate this. Mammograms send me off the deep end anyway, don't want to have another round of breast cancer.
So I need to do some research and then get back to work. I'm behind on my jobs, I have one that was due yesterday and I just started it today.
Have a great day everyone!
UPDATE-I found a place to do the mammogram that my insurance covers. They also had a cancellation so I see them tomorrow at 10AM. It's a much smaller place and it's all that they do, so I think it will be a good fit and less stressful for me.
5'5" Age 67 HW 291 SW 275.8 CW 171.7
