Wheres Toto Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 (edited) I'm trying to cut out sugar. Not all sugar, just candy, baked goods, treats type sugar. To start. It's definitely a weakness of mine but it's been making me feel crappy lately. Dd wanted Shake Shack after math so I ordered her lunch. I didn't get anything for myself. Not even a yummy, delicious, creamy cookies & cream shake (that is 850 calories!). So far so good. I think I last had sugary treats on Thursday of last week. I even turned down french toast with syrup and powdered sugar when my class made it Friday. One strategy I'm using is chewing gum when I want something. But I have a bad habit of swallowing gum. I can't seem to not swallow it after a while. I've always been like that. I'll have to see if I can concentrate and not swallow it. ETA: A sugar free booya. Edited June 19, 2023 by Wheres Toto 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Wheres Toto said: I'm trying to cut out sugar. Not all sugar, just candy, baked goods, treats type sugar. To start. It's definitely a weakness of mine but it's been making me feel crappy lately. Dd wanted Shake Shack after math so I ordered her lunch. I didn't get anything for myself. Not even a yummy, delicious, creamy cookies & cream shake (that is 850 calories!). So far so good. I think I last had sugary treats on Thursday of last week. I even turned down french toast with syrup and powdered sugar when my class made it Friday. One strategy I'm using is chewing gum when I want something. But I have a bad habit of swallowing gum. I can't seem to not swallow it after a while. I've always been like that. I'll have to see if I can concentrate and not swallow it. ETA: A sugar free booya. Whoo! Go Toto! That's a really hard thing to do and you're doing great! I am trying to stop eating after dinner. I don't NEED to eat after dinner. But. I do anyways. When I don't eat before bed I sleep so much better and even gradually lose weight. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 19, 2023 Share Posted June 19, 2023 Day 273 loop with Juliet 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 I'm not happy with the beef stroganoff recipe we had for dinner. Oh well. It was decent, just not as good as I remember. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Good Morning! I got Second Sleep, but it was interrupted by a phone call. I might go back to bed once the girls are started with their day. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Good Morning!!! COFFEE!!~D Tuesday!!! Busy day today. DS goes to work early, DD1 has work today, so i drop her off at 7:30, Baby goes to open gym at school for volleyball practice at 7:30, so I will drop her off after I drop off DD1 and then middle DD has an x-ray scheduled by the orthodontist, but we have to go to their Big City office instead of their little satellite office in our smaller town. And then VBS tonight. It went well last night. I have a small group of sweet kids. No complaints. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 12 hours ago, Susan in TN said: I'm not happy with the beef stroganoff recipe we had for dinner. Oh well. It was decent, just not as good as I remember. The beef stroganoff recipe in my Betty Crocker cookbook is really good. I will try to remember to get it to you. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Good morning! It's almost summer! I cut down a couple dead branches out back to give the squirrels more of a challenge. The nuthatches, chickadees, and finches really like the new feeder. Haven't seen the grackles yet. I'm having coffee later this morning with a friend. Coffee! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Morning. Slept in a little bit today, got up around 9:30. I'm getting ready to head to work to do some organizing, finally clean up from classes ending, and setting up for summer. I don't have to do it all today, I'll have time tomorrow afternoon and Thursday morning, plus the weekend. I just don't want to leave it all for the last minute. Did about 20 minutes on the under desk elliptical this morning. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Jean wins the prize for celery usage! I needed it for crab salad. I see a grackle lurking about. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Got my yoga done. Smoothie for breakfast. I've been struggling so much with losing weight. I'm still technically on WW, but I can't stick with it. I tend to self medicate with food and it's not carrot sticks and hummus.i need to eliminate processed sugar from my diet. I think that would help a lot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Somehow I deleted my summer camp files. One file was basically a list of activities and instructions with some pictures, the other files were all Powerpoints to be used in class. All of them, gone. I checked my home computer, my at work computer, the Recycle bins of both, all three shared drives and the Trash on each of those, I checked email in case I sent it to anybody or myself. Nothing. Gone. I was able to pick up a print-out of it from one of my teachers, but I have to recreate the document and all the PPTs. A lot of it was stuff from previous years, but still. So much work lost. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 I'm taking a 3-day course (today being day 2) in which I basically learn how to organize disaster response... as a person who will presumably only ever be a helper on the fringes. Nevertheless, I'm going to know how it works! I'm kind of fried. At least I'm getting more out of it (group activities in person) then I did the prerequisites (online slide shows with quizzes). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 6 minutes ago, 73349 said: I'm taking a 3-day course (today being day 2) in which I basically learn how to organize disaster response... as a person who will presumably only ever be a helper on the fringes. Nevertheless, I'm going to know how it works! I'm kind of fried. At least I'm getting more out of it (group activities in person) then I did the prerequisites (online slide shows with quizzes). why are you learning that? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Oh no, Toto! (Maybe 73349 can organize some disaster relief for you! Sorry. Couldn't resist.) 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Imma go drink some more water. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 Today at the coffee shop I ordered just a side of bacon with my coffee. The side of bacon included a huge "mini" chocolate chip muffin and an orange wedge! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 It’s been raining steadily all day. But it let up just enough for me to go out and free the fourth fence board from the evil gravel. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted June 20, 2023 Share Posted June 20, 2023 (edited) ... Edited March 20 by 73349 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Day 274 loop with Juliet 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Good morning! Happy Summer Solstice! I have string quartet this afternoon and might go to a ukulele play-along after that. Coffee! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Good Morning! Happy Wednesday! I had Glorious Second Sleep! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Susan in TN said: Good morning! Happy Summer Solstice! I have string quartet this afternoon and might go to a ukulele play-along after that. Coffee! Susan- that reminds me that our local library is going to have a ukulele jam. I thought of you. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 I may need second sleep. I had to get up early to take ds to his physical. All went well, he's healthy. But I didn't get to finish my tea and it's a long drive with traffic. We got back and I had a mild headache so I made some iced tea to bring to work with me hoping the caffeine would help. But the headache got worse and I felt vaguely nauseous, so I ended up leaving work without getting much done, came home and had some toast and my usual hot tea. It seems to be helping some (although the Advil may be doing more), but I'm thinking a nap might also be a good idea. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 1 hour ago, Jean in Newcastle said: Susan- that reminds me that our local library is going to have a ukulele jam. I thought of you. Road trip! I wish my library would have a ukulele jam. This probably means I need to start one myself. I'm a little nervous because I've never been to one before and this one is in The Big City and I may need to Find Parking. 😩 8 minutes ago, Wheres Toto said: I may need second sleep. I had to get up early to take ds to his physical. All went well, he's healthy. But I didn't get to finish my tea and it's a long drive with traffic. We got back and I had a mild headache so I made some iced tea to bring to work with me hoping the caffeine would help. But the headache got worse and I felt vaguely nauseous, so I ended up leaving work without getting much done, came home and had some toast and my usual hot tea. It seems to be helping some (although the Advil may be doing more), but I'm thinking a nap might also be a good idea. Nap is always a good idea! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 All normal life is cancelled today because I only got a couple of hours sleep last night. Also cancelled is caffeinated tea. I have actually slept on and off for half of the morning but had to get up so that hungry animals wouldn't eat me in my sleep. I do have a chiropractor appt. today. I will go to that. And I will try to do some normal things but I'm not going to push myself. My biggest concern is that I absolutely have to be bright eyed and bushy tailed on Saturday and I can't afford to get sick or for this to continue. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 I finally gently caught and released a moth that has been fluttering around my house at night for the past two days. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 I’ve never seen a house finch so vividly redheaded as the one that was at my bird feeder this morning. I bet he gets all the ladies. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 58 minutes ago, Jean in Newcastle said: I’ve never seen a house finch so vividly redheaded as the one that was at my bird feeder this morning. I bet he gets all the ladies. I love finches. Baby and I went on a walk this morning and saw a couple of mockingbirds singing away. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Today’s hike is also on gravel but it’s on crushed gravel that is so much easier on my feet and ankles. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 21, 2023 Share Posted June 21, 2023 Hmm. This isn’t the trail I thought I was on. Story of my life 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 The squirrels and grackles have managed to empty out the new birdfeeder. I may start looking for a way to thwart the squirrels. After quartet I went to Panara and had soup and salad. I wasn't crazy about the salad (Asian citrus crunch) but it was decent. Afterwards I braved Heavy Traffic and found a parking spot on the street for the ukulele jam, which was held outside, but they had a couple canopies to keep us out of the light rain. It was fun, though it was hard to hear because it was outdoors. They did some songs that I know, but in totally different keys, and I learned a couple neat tricks. They plan to continue doing a monthly jam as soon as they get permission from a venue - either a school or library. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 2 hours ago, Susan in TN said: The squirrels and grackles have managed to empty out the new birdfeeder. I may start looking for a way to thwart the squirrels. Hook a tripline up to a flame thrower. 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 7 hours ago, KrissiK said: Hook a tripline up to a flame thrower. That'll learn 'em! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Good morning. It is absolutely pouring rain. I'm ready to get back into the swing of things. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Good Morning! Happy Thursday! No Second Sleep, but I feel fairly rested. Hoping to get some things accomplished today. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Good morning! This has been an incredibly mild June so far. It looks like there will be a warming trend next week. I refilled the squirrel/grackle feeder and need to get going on laundry. Coffee! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 The little birdies seem to appreciate the refill. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) Good Morning!! COFFEE!!~D Friday Eve!! DD1 goes to work a little later this morning. Baby has volleyball this afternoon instead of the morning, but i need to get to Big 5 and get her some knee pads. VBS is going. I don’t know where they get this curriculum. The theme doesn’t make sense and the music is awful. And that’s not just me being an old lady. i looked around the auditorium and nobody was singing, most of the kids were half-heartedly jumping around or talking to their neighbor. I don’t want to be a complainer, but… there’s been years where the songs stick in your head all day. These songs are unsingable and the best you can do is try to follow along with the dance moves. I can get the clapping part right. Oh well. Two more days of this. . Edited June 22, 2023 by KrissiK 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dianthus Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 58 minutes ago, KrissiK said: Good Morning!! COFFEE!!~D Friday Eve!! DD1 goes to work a little later this morning. Baby has volleyball this afternoon instead of the morning, but i need to get to Big 5 and get her some knee pads. VBS is going. I don’t know where they get this curriculum. The theme doesn’t make sense and the music is awful. And that’s not just me being an old lady. i looked around the auditorium and nobody was singing, most of the kids were half-heartedly jumping around or talking to their neighbor. I don’t want to be a complainer, but… there’s been years where the songs stick in your head all day. These songs are unsingable and the best you can do is try to follow along with the dance moves. I can get the clapping part right. Oh well. Two more days of this. . Is this the 80s theme? I wish churches would return to the classic Sunday school songs. Our kids watched Cedermont kids when they were little so they know them all, but they aren't often sung at church. Dd2 was so excited when "Give Me Oil in My Lamp" was sung in a camp chapel service. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 I feel like the topics fore VBS lately are pretty weird. I remember when the topics were things like Noah's Ark or something like that. Now they seem really out there. Our local themes this year are Stellar, Food Truck Party (??), Rocky Railway, Concrete Cranes (??), Stompers & Chompers (dinosaurs I think?). God's Wonder Lab doesn't seem super outrageous, and Farm Fresh Faith seems okay. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheres Toto Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 I ended up doing paperwork and relaxing yesterday since I wasn't feeling great. We have the whole super heavy feeling air today since a bunch of rain is coming but not here yet. Nice, oppressive humidity. I did sleep in a little while. I'm heading to work soon to do some more organizing and straightening up. Then I have to run back home to pick up dd for math, then we are having our 4H end of year party. I'm trying to decide on an activity or game. It needs to be fairly unstructured since they'll be eating and socializing mostly. I want to keep it fairly simple. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 I forgot to post this yesterday: day 275 hike with Juliet 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Willy nilly 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 I went to the allergist this morning and got new epi-pens. My old ones were 15 years old... (hiding). 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan in TN Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 I set out a handful of pistachios in a little cage thing to see if squirrels will eat pistachios. Yup. I'm hoping to distract them from the bird feeder with easy food until I can make something more sensible. I think it would be fun to make a treat dispenser puzzle thing like they make for dogs. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 57 minutes ago, Susan in TN said: I set out a handful of pistachios in a little cage thing to see if squirrels will eat pistachios. Yup. I'm hoping to distract them from the bird feeder with easy food until I can make something more sensible. I think it would be fun to make a treat dispenser puzzle thing like they make for dogs. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 (edited) 2 hours ago, Dianthus said: Is this the 80s theme? I wish churches would return to the classic Sunday school songs. Our kids watched Cedermont kids when they were little so they know them all, but they aren't often sung at church. Dd2 was so excited when "Give Me Oil in My Lamp" was sung in a camp chapel service. It’s called “Ready, Set, Move”. By a publisher called Orange. whatever. I have no idea what it is really about. Nothing makes sense. There’s nothing concrete. I took over the preschool Wednesday night program. The music is all Cedarmont Kids and they love it. Catchy, singable songs and easy motions. Those kids would sing “Climb, climb up Sunshine Mountain” every week if I would let them. And we use the curriculum made for the “Jesus Storybook Bible” which is really good. Concrete, easy to understand, foundational. Edited June 22, 2023 by KrissiK 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 Started putting cardboard down in a new section. Two wheelbarrows of bark today. Freed a fifth fence board. Finally sawed through the Petrified Branch of Doom. One more cut necessary but not today. My arms are now noodles. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted June 22, 2023 Share Posted June 22, 2023 I have my message written for the multi church women’s meeting that I am speaking at on Saturday. (Not that big. These are tiny churches). I have my visuals. I have timed myself. I have made tweaks to my second draft. I will practice again tomorrow but I think that I am ready. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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