Friday, December 5, 2025

118.2

Somewhat quick post as I am running a bit behind this morning and Justice is waiting for his walk. Will respond to interesting discussions from yesterday later.

Thanks for the book suggestions! I have time to read some of them before I need to make a choice. I will probably pick from the ones I read.

The event last night was really nice. I think we may be in the local paper for the second year in a row LOL because they took a picture of us with some other folks.

One last silly thing - I think I mentioned that I tried these easy to put on pre-cured gel strips 3 weeks ago. They are supposed to last 21 days and as of today it has been 22 days. The last test will be how easy (or not) it will be to take them off. Picture below of the nails the first day (on the left) and today. Also a picture of my shiny marble countertop (it had no shine at all previously).

Have a fun Friday!

The nails look great. DD loves to use glue on nails, and says they last 2 weeks. She showed me how to put some on and I really like them. Except I would think what you're using doesn't make your nails feel "different". Mine feel like when you get acrylics. I also don't know how easy they pop off, but DD said a little nail polish remover will do the trick if they are not lose. I assume I will want to takw them off because my own nails will grow and it will look like I need a fill. I'll post a pic on TT, because I can't figure out how to do it on this site.

Your countertops look amazing, as does the whole kitchen. It's such a beautiful home.

Most of the decorating is done. I have a couple more bins to look in, and decide what else I want to put out. These days I' think remember, whatever you put out has to be put away later. We put a lighted garland on the rail, and of course a tree. These bring the Christmas cheer, everything else is just the whipped cream and cherries.

We're going to the Minnesota Orchestra this evening. I am looking forward to it. Today is warmer, it's in the 20s! Celebrate. Going to to the Orchestra in the winter is very easy, because the ramp is connected to Orchestra Hall, so you never have to go outside. Normally I don't mind walking a block or two to a venue, because I like the energy of the city and the theater district has a lot of pretty marques. But on days like these, skyways connecting buildings are very welcome.

120.4 for 2 days in a row!

Got the Christmas tree up and a few decorations out. It will be minimal this year! Still deciding what I might do for outside decorations. We have palm trees out front and I like the look of the trunks wrapped in white lights! I'm not sure there are outside outlets though! At least I have not found them yet.

DD, I'm so happy your Mom decided to sign up for hospice! I hope she is able to get all the services she needs and some burden will be lifted from you and your brother. Have fun at the orchestra! I went to a conference in St. Paul one winter and those skyways sure were nice!

Liz, your countertops look great, very shiny! And your nails held up well!

Had lunch with a friend of a high school classmate of mine and her husband. They live in the same community that we do so we met at the clubhouse. Very easy conversation. They fly out tomorrow to return to WI and won't come back here until February. Silly kids like to snowmobile in WI in the winter!

I think we will do grilled burgers tonight for dinner.

202.1 - somewhat disappointing, but eh... life goes on and I can live with it. It's not like I'm being perfect, but it's not like I'm NOT trying to get down either... Sigh...

SIL ended up in the ER yesterday after a blood draw on Wednesday. Doctor's office called and said get to the ER NOW! Her sodium level was dangerously low. Turns out she has pancreatitis, most likely a complication from the tirzepatide she's been injecting - even after she was diagnosed as malnourished by her PCP! (Her PCP is unaware that she's on the tirzepatide.) In a way I was glad that it happened here, so my brother could stay here overnight and I could talk with my SIL about coming clean with the ER docs about the tirzepatide. She was PISSED that my brother told me she was taking it. All I could do was shake my head... Like I'm gonna judge?????

It's going to be a trimming day today - both dogs and human. I'll get a workout in, too, after my nutritional therapy session...

Sun has finally poked out. YAY! Too many days of gray sky make me a gloomy Gus!

Did anyone notice the Super Moon last night? It was breathtaking! The moon appeared roughly 14% larger last night on the horizon. There is another chance to see it tonight. I highly recommend taking a peek!

Back on track with my injections on Thursday at bedtime. However, once again, my vial was a few units short. It really irks me when I get shorted.

Wishing everyone a fantastically frivolous and festive Friday!

Oh man, I can't believe SIL wasn't going to come clean about being on a GLP1. Pancreatitis is no bueno! Yikes!

I put a pic I took of the super moon last night on FB. Just went outside to see it again tonight and it is hiding. I didn't think it was that cloudy.

The friend I met for lunch is thinking about doing GLP 1s. I get mine from Emerge. What are the other reputable companies that still offer them? I want to be able to give her resources.

Greetings all

Yet another sunny day but there are beach warnings. No need to warn me though I was tempted because there have been spectacular sunsets lately.

So I am lazing about air drying my hair and will hit the gym in a bit. They have been painting the stripes in the parking lot so limited spaces. First world problems indeed.

DH went out to lunch and brought home a cheeseburger so that is dinner. Makes my day when I don't have to come up with something though I did pick up a pot roast for tomorrow. I have gallery duty in the pm and expect it to be slow so it will be nice to come home to completed dinner. Tomorrow is also Tuba Christmas in the local shopping center which I guess I will miss.

Those nails look great Liz. Is that something one could do for a day or two and then remove? And DD yours also look great. Understated elegance in both cases.

Peps OMG on your SIL. She really needs to tell her doctors her meds. Why not? Hoping she feels better soon and gets good care.

Paula nice that you met people with a connection. I bet the clubhouse is a fun place to hang out and meet people.

CC we love your window cleaner. I wonder why there is not a version for high rise buildings? But uh oh, clean windows might result in bird strikes. Did you ever get the plastic owl for that? We finally have some little sparkly hangings to keep the swallows out of our porch cover.

WE had some discussions about Christmas today. Our host wants to keep it small and simple which is fine with me. His late wife always did it up HUGE - like 6 Christmas trees - but he just doesn't have the energy. We will all help. Also gifts will be bring one and draw one and not everyone for everybody. Works for me. What do you all do for gifts? I gotta think of a gift that could go to anybody and it may be a half case of local wine. Except one guy does not drink at all. I am grateful for something low key and festive. I found out my brother's plans fell through and he did nothing.

DH is continuing to exercise on his balance board. yay.

Diane S

My nomination for world's cutest kid!

Super cute!

DH and I decided we won?t buy gifts for each other this year. We just buy whatever we want anyway. Plus multiple purchases have been made as of late and I don?t think we are done yet. I?ll get something for my Mom, probably clothes. And then for the kids we decided to do gift cards and/or cash. Most of them have been complaining about being strapped for cash lately, so perhaps they can use the Christmas money to do something fun!