Scout, honestly it was no different than a flu vaccine in terms of arm pain. My arm hurt for two days, then gone. The third day, my blood sugar started going up. Woke up Friday and it was 290. I freaked out, trying to see if it was something I ate, and it could have been me straying off the diet. Starting tomorrow, I'm going back to my usual routine of super walk in the morning, intermittent fasting, tracking everything through my daily planner. I'm calling my endocrinologist tomorrow so I'll let you know if there's anything additional I can share with you. My primary care doctor said the benefits outweigh the risks and strongly recommended I get the vaccine. I Googled my issues and it did say to monitor blood sugar carefully in the days after the vaccine. I wasn't told that, so hindsight is 50/50. I could have been more vigilant if I had known. Don't let this keep you from getting the vaccine, though. I would still get it now even if I had known.

Scout, hope your daughter's test is negative. Sorry about the music...it makes or breaks a first impression of the service, for me, anyways. To do today: monitor blood sugar (a side effect of the Pfizer for me/they did not tell me to watch for this/running in the 250s work on office/craft/reading room listening to some Beethoven for inspiration and to keep moving post weekly work Keeping it low key today for the most part.

Morning! Another rainy day here today, still have sore throat/ear pain, so I decided to try doing everything from home today. To do: meetings call doctor re: antibiotics for throat/ear treadmill workout work on my office space/creative space dd to school to pick up 2nd semester textbooks/senior stuff order mats for weights/treadmill meal plan/groceries dog to behavior training class not sure about dinner yet

I attempted to make rolls, and they seem to be rising. After Scout's news, I went and had a Covid test/flu test. I've had a sore throat and ear pressure, which I usually get this time of year, strep throat. It always hits me in late January. Both results were negative, so a call to doctor tomorrow for antibiotics Prime rib is in the oven, smells heavenly football watching in progress

Scout, I am so sorry! Praying for a quick recovery...

Good morning! SKL, wish I could help with the motivation. I used to reward myself with Starbucks if I accomplished my list for the day. Even that is not as exciting anymore because of Covid. I liked to sit, drink my coffee, people watch, reflect. Good luck! Yesterday's vaccine scheduling was frustrating. 11 locations offered, many for those 65+ only, site crashed multiple times until it shut down. I was sent a confirming email with my appt. time, mom's was canceled. Dh refreshed screen over and over, it had him do the last step of choosing an appt. time, then screen blanked out. By the time we got back on, every site was booked. We are very careful, and she doesn't go out, so hoping for another chance to happen soon. Plans for today: breakfast lesson plan/post weekly agenda work on reading journal treadmill workout watch football prime rib for dinner to celebrate dd and my mom's birthdays (18 and 90) read for 52 week challenge relax

Hello! Got so busy this morning, forgot to post! At 12, our county goes live for vaccine appts. Dh and I are on computers, fingers crossed. The last time it filled up within 10 minutes, with multiple, multiple sites. I just want to get one for my mom (89), and if possible, me, due to underlying health issues and traveling back and forth to school site. Done: kitchen master bedroom entry way vacuuming front area of house laundry going To do: Hobby Lobby for storage boxes for pens, small crafting items, frames, command hooks more laundry organize closet for school materials, crafting items not sure about dinner Have a great day!

I am so, so sorry... Praying for you and family.

Happy engagementversary, Amy! Today is a milestone day! Dd is 18! Wow... To do: work/teach/school figure out what to eat for dinner (dd is not into celebrating due to Covid restrictions/might coax her to go out anyways) call vet for meds for dog cake and presents read for 52 week challenge

Praying for your dad, you, family...

Thank you for all of the input. Some very sage advice... Her drama teacher was pretty adamant that she find a back up for the reasons mentioned. A few of the privates she would apply to will allow her to take 1-2 classes, at least based on last conversation. The state universities, as Lori D. pointed out, would make her get the A.A. degree before transferring (Cal State system). Thanks again!

A little late, but what a difference a day makes. It's been high 80s, low 90s the last three days. Today, wind gusts up to 65 mph and drizzly, low 60s. It has rained on dd's birthday the last three years, and she was looking forward to an outside meal. Forecast for birthday: heavy rain and wind. It could change, though. Our weather people don't seem to get our forecast right. It could change in a few days. Done: classes supply bags for student pick up next week water goal for midday Left to do: treadmill workout make taco bowls for dinner vacuum bedroom read for 52 week challenge

After filling out apps for the local state universities, interviewing with some private colleges, dd has decided she wants to take a year off. She says she is too immature to take on the challenge of attending a four-year, wants to work, learn better life skills before applying next year. Dh and I realize it's good that she came to this realization by herself. What we would like her to do, however, is take 1-2 classes through the local community college in her intended major to see if it's what she really wants to do(theater/performing arts). She is our last one to leave the nest. Our hearts will not be broken if she doesn't go, but really want her to find a career path she is passionate about. Anyone want to chime in on past experiences, shared stories, advice?

Finished my treadmill workout...always easier when I put on one of the virtual walks. Dh had to go off to a job site, so tackling just got reduced Books are on hold, probably was an overachiever on what I think I can read this week. I'm trying to add at least one each week from this site, recommended by someone on the 52 week challenge on these boards, can't remember who it was right now. Bills are organized, sort of... Laundry started I'm halfway through my new water bottle that keeps me on track by hour.

Morning! No school today...we are all moving a little slow. It's cooler today, back down to the 60s by mid week. The wind has kicked in, so plans to clean front porch are out. To do: order dd's bd gifts grading more lesson planning and posting place books on hold at the library meal plan and grocery shop, meal prep for week work out training session for dog read for 52 week challenge Have a great day!

Morning! It's very hot again here today (high 80s/low 90s). Dh and I are venturing out to look at a new work truck. After that, staying cool and will attempt to do the following: reading for book challenge lesson plans watch football update reading journal plan meals for the week, make shopping list Have a great day!

Despite the shutdown situation, things have been better this year than in the past. We have spent money on the house in terms of landscaping the front yard, and the backyard is in progress with plans to be finished before Christmas. I think things are better because I have really stressed to dh the concept of knowing where every dollar goes and its function. We met with a financial planner and sometimes it is better hearing it out of someone else's mouth, even if you have been saying it for years. We need to fully fund a 401k for dh, as his work did not offer him much in terms of retirement. We need to address this before the end of the year. I am playing around with the idea of retirement and want to make sure that is a possibility within a few years. Ds2 is now old enough to qualify for his own financial aid (yippee) so he can now know the joys of paying for his own education. We will help with books, etc., but he has to do the paperwork if he is to finish. The big expenditure on the horizon is dd's college, if she chooses to go next year. Depending on Covid, she may take a gap year until things find a new level of normalcy. She wants the whole dorm/college experience. Ultimately, as bad as this year has been for everyone, we have made it through together and I'm just looking forward to that calendar change on January 1.

Just finished my 5 miles walking...will do another 15 min workout in the afternoon for arms/abs

Morning, all! Try as I might, I could not get this site to load yesterday. Grateful it does today! I'm sad because I can't go to our school's graduation ceremony today...doctor says absolutely not. Parents drive student up, kid gets out, walks across stage, gets diploma, teachers go crazy...I haven't missed a graduation in forever. But it is 5 hours today and tomorrow, 97 degrees outside. To do: coffee, watch devotional continue packing china keep drinking water to reach goal for the day, helps with blood sugar levels (it's high 90s here, makes my numbers crazy high) call storage place for unit sizes make sure dd has checked in with classes email siblings yoga laundry not sure for dinner, but probably my low carb tortilla pizza creation. It's actually pretty good. Oh, and of course, salad. Read... Have a great day!

Morning, all! coffee video meeting 2nd meeting breakfast, blood sugar post assignments straighten up house help dd reorganize schedule, due dates get digital copy of movie for dd, drama class assignment work on individual sibling boxes with mementos, etc. more coffee, devotional break, more coffee put dishes and other stuff back where it belongs for now sign up for yoga class inspired by other thread laundry lunch, probably salad pick out some books to read for free online whatever else the day brings Have a great day!

Dd was taking them as prescribed by pediatrician. We switched primary care, new doctor had a fit. Apparently what she was taking had very serious health implications (lupus and auto-immune-related). I'd have to go back and look at my notes to explain this particular antibiotic. In the end, the antibiotics only contained the acne for awhile, but did not cure completely. She would continue to break out between cycles of the antibiotics, so it seemed pointless anyways. We've tried just about every over the counter product... She now uses this, pricey but this definitely works for her. They have talked about Accutane, tiny dose, but I'm leery of it. Once all this quarantine is over, she will go in for another consult.

Morning, all! Scout, hope power comes back on soon! Selkie, beautiful pic! I've been out for awhile, need this board to get my daily focus. My mom has been in and out of the hospital (non-Covid related) and they are not able to do the procedure she needs until hospital opens up again for general stuff. I am now sorting/purging/dividing a house for a move in with us, doing full time care, working full time, and my other family stuff. Dh helps when he can, but he also works. Other siblings live out of state, so no help there. In truth, I actually prefer it this way. It's quiet, peaceful, and I can just plug along room by room without major distractions. I just catalogue, take pics, confer with mom, relate info to siblings. My list for today: coffee Post today's assignments online appt. w/doctor order packing supplies Rx pick up, small grocery run visit w/dd vacuum, dust online meeting in the afternoon touch base with siblings check on status of grad school apps try to read a book, relax Have a great day!

Happy Easter! He is risen! pick up meal cook meal eat, watch online service Have a blessed day!

Yes, he is! Glory, Honor and Praise on this day!

Jean, that's sound so very labor intensive...sorry! Margaret, sorry about dd! Back home, cleaned my mom's house (most of it). Thought I would sit out on the front porch for awhile, forgot that after the rains come the bugs. Yuck. Bought a candle out with me...wind keeps blowing it out. More laundry going...definitely see progress on that end of things Dh's "2nd dad" growing up (neighbor) passed away, dh is social distancing with his "brothers"/childhood friends at their place, offered to pick up dinner on the way home will set timer, gather school/office supplies that have been nesting on the hall counter for months, sort by category