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Good morning!
I had a perfect day yesterday, because I did exactly what I felt like doing. I got up at 8am, went and bought my flowers. I puttered around the yard, cleaning out the flower beds, read the paper, ate pasta salad, planted some bedding plants, read some more newspapers I hadn't gotten to this week, and finished with some time in the hot tub. Nothing earth shattering, but all of it on the I want to do that to do list.
More of the same today, as I still have a lot to plant. But first coffee. The only snafu to yesterday was a big garter snake curled up in my one sunny flower bed. There are too many snakes in our yard this year, because they keep showing up in spaces I don't want them. I didn't see it when I was backing up last week, but I ran over a huge one in the driveway. I can deal if I see one slithering through the grass somewhere, but if one keeps showing up in the flower bed DH may have implement the final solution.
Looks to be sunny and pleasant, getting close to 70.
I've been told in the past that I have a big mouth, but never by a dentist LOL!
Mental adjustment to retirement takes a while. We left for Florida within a few days of my retirement to have a break in home routines to make it easier to adjust. This choice was based on the recommendations of a friend *****tired before me. He said staying at home made it hard to build a new routine so he recommended a break before doing that. Of course we were lucky enough to have a place to go to for an extended time so could build a new routine there then transfer what worked back to our other home. For instance I started taking yoga classes in one place and then found a place to take them at home.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
A relaxing first day of retirement! Perfect and well deserved!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
The massage plan is awesome! Onward!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
Sometimes a day at home just feels so good! Great idea for a massage!!
I've lost count too. I think I have 10. I had my first root canal at 14, and i think I've had 8 total. My parents did not take us to the dentist for cleanings or fluoride treatments, I had my teeth cleaned once when I was 10 years old. I didn't want my kids to go through all this pain so we took them faithfully for cleanings every six months. DD never had a cavity until after using invisalign braces. If we had it to do again, I think we would have gone with regular wire braces. But even if they've both had fillings, neither of them have had root canals or crowns and I hope they never do.
I have lost count of how many crowns I have. 5? 6? Hopefully my kids will avoid this as they grew up with fluoride in the water. By the age when they had their first cavities I already had a mouthful of fillings which I am paying the price for now.
Yes, good Mexican food is always welcome!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
203.7 - Same as two weeks ago... Though more than my 201 earlier this week, still my lowest Friday weight. Not sure why it's up, but whatev....
I've mentioned this week that my focus is lacking. I completely forgot to take my shot last night. First time I have completely forgotten. So, I gave it to myself this morning.
I'm really glad I went to the district Retirement Tea. Many of the teachers from the "Golden Era" of my school site of 28 years came. It was wonderful having the old team together. It was comfortable sitting at a huge round table with my peeps - like wearing a favorite old sweatshirt.
I'm done teaching for the day. The only thing I have left to do is prep for the concert this afternoon. Then wrangle the kids and do teh performance. Next week, well... eh... packing up instruments, etc... and then buh bye.
Like DD, I don't miss my "youth", but I have some feels about ending this chapter. There is no real sadness, but a feeling of unknown emptiness lurks beneath the congratulations, good wishes, and hugs.
I'm so looking forward to this weekend AT HOME! I scheduled a massage for tomorrow. Other than that, I am practicing retirement!
Fabulous Finish Up Friday!
Greetings all
More sun and blue sky. The big Kinetic Sculpture race is this weekend. Check it out on you tube or something. It is a hoot. We are too lazy to fight the crowds to go to the start but have done it in the past. Very artsy and silly. There was one sculpture that was a giant pink pony that blew bubbles out its butt.
So Peps, final final. Enjoy and prepare for a whole new world of fun. Congrats on a great career.
DD I too would not turn back time and return to youth. Too much drama. I would lake to go back 10 years and not regain this weight. Thinking fondly of how light I felt - almost like I could fly. But I know what I need to do. JFDI.
Yeah the dentist with tiny hands is a good thing. A few years ago I had a crown in the very back and it took a long time and was not fun. Big handed dentist. The one yesterday is nearer the front. She spent quite a bit of time choosing the color of the crown. I told her to do what she thought. I do not have a toothy grin. Likely more crowns in my future.
Good luck Paula. Have a successful venture.
Studio time this afternoon. I need to make more stuff. Lots of sales this month. Five items in the glaze kiln today. We call Fridays "Fryday" because the kilns run.
DH is on his way to lunch. Mexican so leftovers tonight. We are also going out to dinner with a friend tomorrow night for more Mexican. We actually had two dinner invitations for tomorrow - that never happens to us. Never get tired of Mexican.
Liz glad the water heater is in. Proactive is good. Nothing to worry about during beach days.
Diane S
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One of my friends here in Florida loves limoncello spritz's!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
