Back At It

Monday, November 29, 2010

I had a great day at the gym. Back at doing my weights, and the great muscle definition made me feel good about what I have accomplished. I am a 60 y/o woman who does not look bad for her age. I am a size 8 and I am happy with how I look.

I did 30 min on the elliptical also, and I may do another 30 min. at home later with my gazelle. I know I do not have to do it, it will be an option for me to do more if I feel like it ??

I seem to be maintaining my weight at this point. Wonder how long it is before you realize that you may have accomplished your goal and keep it there? Just wondering what the time frame is here?

So I feel positive today as things are on the schule that I want and expect them to be on.

  

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Sunday Events

Sunday, November 28, 2010

It was the first time I have been back to church in a month. I have been ill and injured for so long it felt good to go and worship again. Many missed me at church and it was nice to hear form them and know they are concerned for me.

I have been decorating a tree today out in the hall. My neighbor and friend helped me, we did a great job it is all lite up and looks good and everyone likes it.

My Mom is not in a good mood today. But I have decided to not allow her problems to cause me to get in a bad mood also. I have to learn to not allow people who are negative to take my positive feelings away from me. I was feeling so great after a nice time at church, as soon as I got home it seemed like I was attacked by her verbally, but like I said I will and did not allow it to effect what I was doing that was so nice and pleasant .

Thanks for all the great words of encouragement here and support it really means a lot. I look at this site as my family of friends. It is healthy and safe here for sure. We all have things that we are going through and here is where you can find support and encouragement for whatever you are going through.

  

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JASMINEFILIGREE 11/28/2010 8:10PM

How great you went to church and that you decorated a tree in the hall of your building AND that you didn't let your mother's bad mood affect you! What a wonderful day. You inspire me. Jasmine CO-LEADER / THE DAILY SPARKER Report Inappropriate Comment

YICHE12 11/28/2010 6:13PM

Glad you had a nice day. I'm thinking of putting up my X-Mas tree this coming week. I enjoy decorating for Christmas. Hugs. Report Inappropriate Comment

LOISINOLA 11/28/2010 5:17PM

When people start to get to me, I picture myself as a bulldozer and I picture myself bulldozing them down, and it makes me laugh. Report Inappropriate Comment

LINDA! 11/28/2010 5:15PM

I am glad that you were able to return to church today. I know how much we miss it when we are unable to attend. Hope you have a good week. Keep those negative thoughts away!! Report Inappropriate Comment

Personal Day

Saturday, November 27, 2010

I made this day a day for myself. I did just what I wanted to do. I got my tree and village all done today. It looks pretty good if I may say so myself. I enjoy doing this for some reason. I do all the small things like lights that light the streets and people and trees , people, and fences. I do not have that many just a huge church and 6 houses. One store, a harley store and then I have a huge manger scene. They all have the lights in them and I put them under a 4 foot tree this year.

I did take time out to do my weights at home today.

I also put up lights in all my windows and them garland all around the walls from corner to corner, it looks very festive if I must say so. I have one set of lights that are the snow icicle ones the others are just blinking colored ones. I even put them in my bedroom.

I also decorated the hall floor I live on with garland and we have a small table with poinsettias on it and a snowman and a candle plus candy. So we are all ready for the holidays around here.

It was snowing here today also so it really looked the part around here. so this is what I did today.

  

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JASMINEFILIGREE 11/28/2010 8:15PM

I love reading about your decorations. Love the little village! If you can, will you post a photo of it? It would be so much fun to see. Sounds like a lovely day! Report Inappropriate Comment

SANLOY 11/28/2010 1:32PM

Rose you deserve a personal day.. I am glad that it made you feel happy to do the decorating. The snow does make Christmas feel more like Christmas. Here in South Texas it gets cold and dreary but very seldom snows. It did snow here once in 2004 or 2005 (I can't remember which, "senior moment")and it was wonderfull and so much fun for the little ones and grown ups too. Many of the grown ups had never seen that much snow either, let alone on Christmas eve. Your little village sound beautiful. Enjoy... Sandra Report Inappropriate Comment

DKELLEY35 11/27/2010 8:56PM

It sounds like you had a great day. We all need to take them. It's a great de-stresser. Report Inappropriate Comment

MIRAGE727 11/27/2010 8:46PM

Sometimes you have to take that personal day! Great for the mind and body. Glad you enjoyed it. I love decorating for Christmas! Thanks for sharing! Report Inappropriate Comment

TEACHING1ST 11/27/2010 8:14PM

It sounds beautiful, warm and cozy, Rose! I'm so glad you decided to decorate. And the people on your floor will appreciate your effort in the hallway, too, I hope! May this blessed Christmas season bring you much 'comfort and joy!' Mary Report Inappropriate Comment

PLPEEP 11/27/2010 8:06PM

Sounds like you are in the holiday spirit. I have been doing the same thing here, getting my house all decorated for the holidays. I do love to decorate. Report Inappropriate Comment

Explaining

Friday, November 26, 2010

Here it goes, my young son called at the last min. and begged me to come see him, said I was invited for dinner at my granddaughters other grand moms. My Mom could come too he said. Mom refused. Anyway, I decided to get up and take my time and drive the 3 hours, I would go to the huge gym there in the city when I got there. My son is a chef and he had to work the dinner shift.

The sun was out and it was a great drive. I got to gym after seeing my son, could not find my cell phone, the new one my older son just mailed me. Long story short, I drove over it cracked the crystal. After my son got off work at 8, we went to the A T & T store for a new phone. My other son does not believe in insurance. Plus the phone was free for him. That was the first night I got there.
Next morning heard my son talking on phone to Donna the grand mom, and then Tasha the Mom of my Grand daughter, so the story was I was not invited, Tasha did not want me there. So my son went and got Savannah, I spent 2 hours with her, then left at 1 in afternoon for the 3 hr drive home on thanksgiving. It was not how I thought I would spend the holiday. People wonder why it is hard for me at times, I have a very dysfunctional family, and I can feel not wanted or loved at times.

I ate for comfort for years. I am learning how to deal with this. The holiday was a bust for me mostly. But I did get to see Savannah and I gave my son her Christmas presents so they will not have to be mailed. Plus I went shopping for my Mom and sister and got them both things they wanted.

  

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PLPEEP 11/27/2010 8:04PM

So sorry your Thanksgiving turned out this way. At least you tried to be with the family, and you were able to spend some time with your son and granddaughter. How sad that we can't all get along especially on holidays and when young children are involved. Report Inappropriate Comment

JASMINEFILIGREE 11/27/2010 6:05PM

Glad you let us know what happened. That's really tough----having your son invite you and then get there and become uninvited! It is good you got to see your granddaughter, though. Families can be so difficult. This is why I choose not to be with family on Thanksgiving. It's so much easier to just be with friends. My boyfriend and I go to a potluck with friends every year. There is one family member who is there also----my boyfriend's cousin. Funny, she left him a voice mail at two in the morning where she was crying after the potluck. Family/drama do go so "hand-in-hand". I don't mean to sound so crass but, from a distance and with perspective, it really does look ludicrous, the things that families find to quarrel and bicker and cry about. My goodness! Good for you for not caving in to emotional eating. I'm impressed TREMENDOUSLY! Report Inappropriate Comment

MARSHASTAR 11/27/2010 12:07PM

so sad. That is not your fault. You've wised up about the eating, and you have many friends here who empathize and sympathize . . Report Inappropriate Comment

SHELLEY147 11/27/2010 11:19AM

I'm so sorry that happened to you on Thanksgiving. I can't imagine what that felt like for you, but I can offer you my unconditional friendship and support. Family drama can be harsh and cruel and happen at the most difficult times...but know that you are loved...by all of your fellow Sparkers!! ~huge hugs~ Report Inappropriate Comment

DOROTHYBERO 11/27/2010 8:36AM

How can people be so cruel - I too come from very dysfunctional family but we never turn anyone away!! Glad you got to spend some time with your son and granddaughter though!! Report Inappropriate Comment

GERIKRAGH 11/27/2010 1:33AM

How sad but I'm glad U got some enjoyment. Hope Christmas is better for U! Report Inappropriate Comment

Happy Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Hope you all had a great holiday.

I had an adventure.

But I am just too upset to share right now.

I will do that in the am.

Night to all, things will look better in the am for sure.

  

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LINDALEE14 11/25/2010 8:36PM

I hope you will sleep well and feel better tomorrow. Report Inappropriate Comment

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Hope all will be fine. Report Inappropriate Comment

WILSHAR7 11/25/2010 7:23PM

Maybe after you sleep, you'll feel better. I hope everything works out for you. Sorry you had a bad day. God Bless You. Report Inappropriate Comment

WILSHAR7 11/25/2010 7:23PM

Maybe after you sleep, you'll feel better. I hope everything works out for you. Sorry you had a bad day. God Bless You. Report Inappropriate Comment