Wednesday, August 5, 2020

Weight 122.4. Ate a bit more than planned but not crazy yesterday.

I am amazed at meeting someone who seems to fit (at least for now). Just very comfortable with him - he is fairly laid back and has a quiet sense of humor. Very confident yet modest. Likes to do almost all the things I like to do. And good looking in a 65 year old way! I will probably see him this weekend. He already texted me before he went off to golf this morning. New relationships... Obviously we will see what happens.

DS and I are almost fully packed for NH (just cooler items remain). We are leaving in 30-60 minutes. Justice is already excited after seeing the small suitcase I usually bring on the plane.

Have a safe and healthy day!

Day two of non-ostriching behind me. I also walked again last night. It wash't far or fast, but my legs were achy last night making it hard to fall asleep. shows I'm really out of shape And carrying a lot of extra weight.

In a little bit, I'm headed to my friend's backyard to catch up. Will be nice to see her, but she warned me she and her husband are having a really bad patch right now so she'll probably cry. I imagine a lot of couples are struggle under the stress of the pandemic and having to spend so much time together.

Must dash and up cleaned up! Have a good one, all!

Too much togetherness can definitely strain a relationship.

Hooray for you! I know how easy the ostrich monster can control the day- turning a potentially productive day into a throwaway slug experience. I, too, am at war with that issue. Swann helps- We spent the morning in a 40 acre hay field - the large bales had been removed- short grass- open field - dog had a true "hay day "!

Oh my goodness, how did I miss this posted? Lucky Peps directed me to look for it. Here's where people are hanging out :)

We're having some friends over for a social distance bonfire. DH is in charge of treats. He bought some really yummy 7 layer taco dip. And, for some inexplicable reason, whole grain tortilla chips. I suggested he open the bag and test them. Bleh. He then said, well I didn't want to get the regular ones because we would over eat them, and keep snacking on them. Mission accomplished. These will sit in the bag, grow stale, and then I'll toss them. No snacking danger what so ever. Unless you enjoy a weirdly seasoned chip with an aftertaste of dust.

A little tidying of the house is in order.

I was able to schedule my radiation consultation next week. Let's get this party started.

Generally speaking, I hate healthy versions of decadent things! I'd rather not have them than have a poor substitute.

Liz, you are a dating machine! I have never done a dating app - they didn't exist, I don't think, when I was single. I probably wouldn't have dared to use one anyway. I would have been afraid that I would never have gotten a match! Seriously, I had such a poor self image in my 20s. It got worse in my 30s as I gained weight.

Well, 2 pounds of water and poop gone! On the right track. My poor ankles and feet were still so swollen last night from the flight and long drive that my skin felt tight and stretched and uncomfortable - just this side of painful. I am thinking some vigorous exercise today will help. That means I have to get off my butt and get moving. I will do some yoga this afternoon and then maybe take Lucky for a nice walk.

Ohio.... another beautiful state! Cheaper even than Delaware, but property tax does not looks as inviting. Also, i don't think retiring to an area that is so cold during the winter is a good plan for me. I have no experience with snow. I don't think learning in my 60s is what I need... But boy, it is amazing to me how much more reasonable some areas are compared to California. I couldn't even afford my own house in today's market!

I am concerned that Diane Mc's leg might be giving her trouble. I hope that is not the case.

We bit the bullet today and decided to plunk some more money into the house. We are spending some money on complete luxury items - we are having a custom closet organizer built for our master walk in closet and also for the small rea*****loset in our bedroom. Additionally, I am having a workstation built for my grooming room, which I have needed/wanted for about 10 years. I have searched on and off for years for something that would work to no avail. So, I'm having exactly what I want built. It's more than I had really budgeted, but Ron convinced me to just do it, so I did.

I am already back to work with my grade level partner. We are officially back to work on Monday. Still no guidance from the district on exactly how they want us to work virtually, but at least we have a skeleton plan.

2 times in my 20s I answered personal ads that looked interesting. One thing about doing it old school, is you sent a snail mail letter to the newspaper ad, and they forwarded it to the person who placed the ad. It was difficult to determine how much personal info to give. One of my guy friends agreed to be my return address, so I didn't have to give mine. But pretty quick, you had to decide whether to give your phone number. I think online dating is much better in this regard. One of my friends met her husband when he answered her personal ad. One guy said he was looking for a sailing partner, and I knew a little bit about sailing, and really wanted to learn more. I went out with him a couple of times, but never saw the boat. I met my husband that same summer, and my personal ad days were over. And I do like pina coladas :)

See! It was water weight! You are already making plans for more changes at home? That is impressive- you should have what you want. Why not?

I did the dating apps because there really wasn't a choice. How else would I meet anyone? Everyone I know is in pairs.