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  1. I'm still struggling with energy and allergies, and powering through with my tennis and daily dog walks. I have no extra energy for long stretch and streng work. Hopefully I'll get back to that really soon.
  2. I ended up playing tennis 4 times this week, and walked the dog almost daily. I skipped today as it was cold and windy and I feel like I have a cold. My nose is running and my body is aching. There are definitely seasonal allergies kicking in, too. I haven't been doing much strength work this week, but I have been stretching to avoid soreness.
  3. Quoting myself to change my suggestion based on reading more of the OP's posts that Sundays are too busy for the weekly call, and a more flexible timing is better for her. @saraha You got this!
  4. You've got this!! You already seem ready to expect some unexpected effects, and you won't be taken by surprise. Hope it goes smoothly!
  5. Without taking into account any of the back history of the OP and her mother, having a set time for weekly chats with a parent can be effective - particularly when there is long-distance between parents and children. The parent and the child can both manage their expectations and have something to look forward to. They can ensure that they are available for the phone call and have some time to chat. My parents did this with their parents, and it worked well for many years. I've been doing this with my parents and it has been functioning really well. In both cases, parents lived long-distances from children. If the time that the OP's mom has chosen actually works for the OP, it might be worth just trying this new method and see how it works. Yes, it was decided by the manipulative mother without any consultation from the child, which is far from ideal, but the actual concept might be useful for the OP. It certainly doesn't mean the OP must limit phone calls to just the weekly time. She can phone whenever she wants. My mom and I both strive hard to be very positive and upbeat during these weekly chats, and they have never been an opportunity for my mom to control me, be critical of my only phoning once a week, bad-mouth me to anyone else, or anything mean or controlling. It's simply a way for us to plan our expectations and time so that we can stay in regular communication and respect each other's weekly schedule, whether that's busy or not busy.
  6. I've been trying to keep up with daily dog walk(s), but have been struggling with energy. It could be allergy related, as the spring allergens have emerged very early with the warm weather. I'm also trying to keep up with my stretch and strength exercises. Even a short time with theses is beneficial. I have a lot of doubles tennis lined up over the next week. I'll do my best to power through it all! ๐Ÿ˜‰
  7. @Harriet Vane Glad you were able to get outdoors, but sorry you're still tired and breathless. Hope you recover very soon! I'm home again after 2 weeks in Costa Rica. I had such a great time there, and am still in love with the place I stay. This is mostly due to the good friends we visit while there, and this year I actually stayed in their home. They totally spoiled me with the delicious meals they prepared. I'm trying to recreate them back home, and off to a good start. It was extra hot this year, which meant a lot of time spent indoor during the day to avoid the heat, and being outdoors in the early morning and evenings. We bumped up our morning walk to 5:30 am so we could walk on the beach in the shade. I'll try to figure out how to post photos soon! I'm back to doing daily dog walks and playing tennis 3-4 times a week. I hit the jackpot on the warm weather here at home! It's about 55 F / 13 C this afternoon, which is crazy for this time of year. Loving it! ๐Ÿ˜Š
  8. I think an important element would be how much outdoor living space is there available, and for how many months of the year. Also, what portion of the day are the house dwellers inside. Are they working outside the home for most of the day, only home for a meal or 2 and sleep. I do love the concept of smaller homes which maximize the useable living space for those living there. The "tiny homes" I've seen on TV seem to be exagerrations of the concept, built for very specific locations and purposes. The "tiny homes" that seem to really work well over time are sailboats. There's a lot of creative solutions for maximizing use of available space below deck, knowing that more time is typically spent on deck.
  9. Hope you recover quickly from COVID. Sounds rough
  10. I have been slowing down the activities as my body is not liking the high heat. I go on morning and evening shorter walks only now. Dh and I are taking drves with the a/c on and lots of naps. ๐Ÿ˜Š
  11. I am doing a lot of gorgeous beach walks and swims. I tried to share a photo, but it didn't work with my phone. I will try again when I get home.
  12. ๐Ÿ˜… I would be dead from heat wearing wool. I have been managing the high heat and humidity by going outside in the early morning and late afternoon, cooling off in water whever possible. The first couple days were challenging. I am so used to freezing temps. I am loving it here, though!
  13. I am in Costa Rica, having a wonderful time! I've been going on long, early mornong walks on the beach, ocean swimming in the evening, and relaxing in the hottest part of the day. I am keeping up withmy stretching and strength work most days, too.
  14. It's my rest day from tennis. I did a 30 stretch and strength session in the evening, and two dog walks in the woods.
  15. Our 25th was right in the middle of COVID lockdowns, so no travelling for us. I think we just went out to a nice restaurant and got to take off our masks while eating.
  16. Had a great dog walk this morning. The woods were lovely and sunny. Still some snow and ice on the ground. Then played 2 hrs of doubles tennis, which was really fun! I'll get in some stretching after work, and perhaps another dog walk.
  17. I've been really pleased with the results of my regular stretch and strength exercises I've been doing almost daily for the last 2 weeks. I'm already feeling stronger and my body is less sore after tennis. That's the motivation I need to keep doing it! ๐Ÿ˜Š
  18. @Soror Congratulations on the running uphill acheivement!! I'm really excited for you going to Scotland again. Enjoy all the amazing hikes you've got planned!
  19. February can be so tough. There are still weeks of winter left and the days are still pretty short (though slowly getting longer). Getting outside, especially on sunny days helps me survive the winter. When I can't get my body warm inside, even with layers of clothes and blankets, I take a hot bath. I just need to boost up the internal temp, then I can maintain the temp with blankets. A bath is also very relaxing, and is my best sleep aid. ๐Ÿ˜Š
  20. Sounds lovely!! I love skating outdoors on good ice.
  21. @Laura Corin Glad you're seeing some progress! Great job with the walking!! I got in 2 nice dog walks in the woods today, and now I'm heading to play tennis for 2 hrs. Should be fun! Dh was inspired by my new routine of stretching and strength exercises, and asked to join my yesterday. He's going to try and build it into his day now, too! It helps to have support at home. ๐Ÿ˜‰
  22. I've fainted a few times due to experiencing minor injuries that seemed more serious at the time. It doesn't seem like something I could have prepared myself for. If I were you, I'd probably try to have another person on stand-by for especially stressful appointments just in case. Another option is to build in more time to sit and relax after appointments to give yourself time to fully settle down. Sorry your dh is going through this. All the best in his recovery.
  23. Carpenters use trigonometry, as do other trades. And very often the math needed is how to set up and complete multiple steps of fairly challenging calculations. Algebra is needed for many calculations, and for the science (air pressure, water pressure). The thing about math, is that if you go several years without doing it (such as the last 2 years of high school) it's very easy to forget and lose confidence. A lot of the adult education I'm involved in for construction trades and manufacturing is first to help many people remember what they haven't done for years, and then help build up the confidence that they can re-learn it so that they can advance in their trades career. If you get the math wrong it's not just a case of getting a low mark in a class, it could be the cost of redoing a job or a serious safety issue if you've messed up the water/air pressure.
  24. I disagree, and I'm pretty sure that the stats of who uses math in their work is wrong. The article quotes only 22%, but at least in Canada, the majority of people work in manufacturing, construction and health care. Math is used daily in a lot of non-college jobs, such as construction trades and manufacturing. High school math and the ability to understand statistics would be beneficial for everyone so that they can read and understand research about their health, finances, budgeting, etc. I personally believe that, at least in Canada, math education stops too soon. Some type of practical math should be required right up to graduation, just as taking English is.
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