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ELISADENK
Posts: 5,176 9/15/12 9:14 P
Challenge is over. Two weeks are done!
Kudos to all who participated!! Double Kudos for those who successfully completed the challenge!!!
Next challenge is scheduled for October.. In the meantime...keep Sparkin'........
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SUGARPLUM85
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Read with DH. Am watching "Exodus" I haven't seen it before. Interesting so far.
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ELISADENK
Posts: 5,176 9/12/12 11:40 P
me, too.
Challenge is almost over.....
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SUGARPLUM85
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took an unexpected nap. felt good.
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PSCHEP
Posts: 729 9/11/12 9:02 P
Attended a yoga class for the first time. Felt good!
"This is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His son Jesus Christ, and love one another, just as He commanded us." John 3:23
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SUGARPLUM85
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10:Handbell practice-fun for me! 11: Read with DH
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ELISADENK
Posts: 5,176 9/10/12 7:42 P
reading napping
Tried to do the Respirate Breathing, but got side tracked.
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MRYTYLER
Posts: 389 9/10/12 4:07 P
I finally finished a book yesterday that a friend loaned me a few weeks ago.
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CINDYRAMIE
Posts: 640 9/10/12 1:51 P
I got to visit with an old friend while walking around the local art and wine festival. What a nice visit!
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SHERIO5
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On Sunday I treated myself to a movie marathon...3 movies in one afternoon!
Sheri-St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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SUGARPLUM85
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September 8: Caught up on old newspapers and puzzles. Today; Watched an old Star Trek with DH and DS
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CINDYRAMIE
Posts: 640 9/8/12 4:28 P
I slept in a little bit this morning. What a refreshing start to my day!
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SHERIO5
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Yesterday, I curled up with a stack of magazines from the library for an hour!! Guilty pleasure!
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SUGARPLUM85
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Sept 6- Caught up on "Royal Pains" Sept 7-Read with DH
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ELISADENK
Posts: 5,176 9/7/12 9:35 P
restin'
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SHERIO5
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I'm with you, Mary! It's "date night" at our house with take-out and a NetFlix DVD...planning calories for the day accordingly!
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MRYTYLER
Posts: 389 9/7/12 11:06 A
Tonight DH and I are putting on a movie and turning off the phone. I think I will even save some calories for a nice glass of wine.
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CINDYRAMIE
Posts: 640 9/6/12 2:36 P
Thanks for all the birthday wishes. I'm doing some active relaxing today - hitting some golf balls at the driving range on a gorgeous day.
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SHERIO5
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I did some crossword puzzles.
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SUGARPLUM85
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Read some with DH again.
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ELISADENK
Posts: 5,176 9/5/12 6:56 P
CINDY: Happy birthday! :-)
Reading, napping.
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SHERIO5
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Happy Birthday, Cindy!
I read again!
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SUGARPLUM85
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Happy Birthday Cindy!
Watched "Stars Earn Stripes". Surprisingly good! Go Special Ops guys!
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CINDYRAMIE
Posts: 640 9/4/12 6:19 P
Shopping. Usually I don't like to go shopping, but tomorrow is my birthday and I want to buy myself a present (something non-edible).
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RENEWNAN
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1/2 hour commute with my knitting
Nan from Fife in Scotland. BLC21 start weight 146 lb BLC21 goal weight 134 lb
I must lose some rear so I can continue to get out of the car once I park it in the garage
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SHERIO5
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Read a book.
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SUGARPLUM85
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Went to bell choir practice: not relaxing but fun!
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CINDYRAMIE
Posts: 640 9/3/12 7:44 P
Sitting out on the deck in our backyard, drinking my afternoon cup of coffee, occasionally reading a magazine, and watching the birds flit around. Mmmmm.
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ELISADENK
Posts: 5,176 9/3/12 6:09 P
TK: which computer games?
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TKRYSTINA
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Day 3: Reading The Spark & playing computer games
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ELISADENK
Posts: 5,176 9/3/12 5:45 P
DAY 3: After getting DH off to work, I climbed back into bed. It was 63 degrees in the house. I am needing to rest today, anyway.
Am checking into the B/F mentioned pillow wedges.
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SHERIO5
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I haven't checked in here, but I've been just sitting and watching the birds at my feeders...very restful and calming.
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RENEWNAN
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day 3 30 mins commute, no book, no knitting. Just sat watching the beautiful sunrise. Awsome
Nan from Fife in Scotland. BLC21 start weight 146 lb BLC21 goal weight 134 lb
I must lose some rear so I can continue to get out of the car once I park it in the garage
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ELISADENK
Posts: 5,176 9/2/12 11:35 P
RENEWNAN: Sounds wonderful!
SUGAR: Have a recliner but it is old and get uncomfortable. Have been looking for a newer one that would fit our small living room, etc.
During the day, when I take breaks, I sit in the recliner with a heating pad (usually) and have blankets nearby. Also have a (as seen on TV) backrest.
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SUGARPLUM85
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September 1: Spent some time in the hammock with DH and a good book September 2: Spent an hour talking on Skype to my parents and our daughter.
Elisa, do you have a comfy recliner? Maybe read there with a warm blanket instead of in bed.
Edited by: SUGARPLUM85 at: 9/2/2012 (21:50)
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ELISADENK
Posts: 5,176 9/2/12 8:47 P
Day 2
Took a nice nap....
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RENEWNAN
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Day 2 spent 2 hours in the garden. At one with nature. At peace with myself Satisfied that I did something I enjoyed for a change
Nan from Fife in Scotland. BLC21 start weight 146 lb BLC21 goal weight 134 lb
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ECONLADY
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Yesterday I went to a one year memorial at a Buddhist temple. I did the meditation he suggested and it was amazing and relaxing!
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TKRYSTINA
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I did some computer game playing. When I want to read in bed I have a wedge shaped foam pillow.
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ELISADENK
Posts: 5,176 9/1/12 9:34 P
After getting DH off to work, went back to bed to read a good book. Finally got up b/c back was hurting from reclining on four pillow. Not enough support.
Any ideas??
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RENEWNAN
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Sept 1 1/2 hour after picnic lunch sat in car with a book.
Nan from Fife in Scotland. BLC21 start weight 146 lb BLC21 goal weight 134 lb
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FELICIAKS
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This is an excellent idea--I've got to be sure to get my 7-8 hours of sleep in first, then this will be my next task to tackle in taking care of myself better.
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DEBBYFROMMT
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Although I don't consider my life as stressful, busy sometimes but not really stressful (I guess stress is what you make it). Anyway, there are a few things I want to do, so this is actually a great challenge! I'm in!
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TINKKY
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should be an easy one with either reading or knitting or both!
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SAVINGHANNAH
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I can't wait!
Thou hast called me- I cannot tell why Thou wilt Justify me- I cannot tell how. Thou wilt glorify me- I cannot tell when. ****Unknown**** *´¨) ¸.·´¸.·*´¨) ¸.·*¨) (¸.* *Teressa * *´¨) (¸.·´ (¸.·* *~*)
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SHERIO5
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I like this challenge, good one!
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RENEWNAN
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And me Sat 1st That may be tv after dinner.
Nan from Fife in Scotland. BLC21 start weight 146 lb BLC21 goal weight 134 lb
I must lose some rear so I can continue to get out of the car once I park it in the garage
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TKRYSTINA
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I'm in this sounds good to me as I help take care of my mom & this will help me with the stress. I will need a lot of alone time on the 1st as this is the 16th anniversary of the day my older brother died in a 1 car roll over accident.
Edited by: TKRYSTINA at: 8/29/2012 (12:46)
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ECONLADY
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I'm in
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SUGARPLUM85
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Sounds good to me.
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BRANDTSGIRL
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Great idea Elisa, thanks for this one :)
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ELISADENK
Posts: 5,176 8/28/12 10:09 P
Deeee-stresssing! A Challenge for the soul purpose of relaxing!
Find time for yourself on a daily basis for 15 minutes - 60 minutes by personal choice.
Would not matter what you do while you are relaxing. (A nap, Pace Breathing (see topic) manicure, message, or listening to soft music, reading a good book, etc.)
2-week Challenge. You may join at anytime.
Beginning Saturday, September 1 Ending Saturday, September 15
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After getting DH off to work, went back to bed to read a good book. Finally got up b/c back was hurting from reclining on four pillow. Not enough support. 
I can't wait!
I like this challenge, good one!
