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Ditto what DD said. Especially after seeing one of the actresses on that show won the Golden Globe last night.
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
That's exactly my scheme. Copy the last trip's packing list and update it.
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
Liz, that all makes sense to me. Despite the fact that we're all children and most of us are parents, those two identities and need sets and skill sets come in lots of different sizes. There are probably as many different kinds of parent/child relationships as there are relationships.
The wild thing to me is that nobody gets any training in how to be a parent.
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
Ugh, Peps. Those also aren't necessarily what I'd call "little things."
I look forward to hearing about your meeting with the state pension agency and hope it all turns out well. I'm glad you're closing the teaching chapter of your life. It's been a long one and, from what I can tell, a very successful one.
ANN 5'5", AGE 74, HW 235.6 (BMI 39.2), SW 216, GW 150, CW 132, BMI 22
POUNDS LOST: Pre-op -20, M1 -10, M2 -11, M3 -10, M4 -10, M5 -7, M6 -5, M7 -6, M8 -4, M9 -4,
NEXT 10 MOS. -12, TOTAL -100 LBS.
Laugh as much as you can as often as you can! As you advised Peps, we need to enjoy life while we can because we never know what the future will bring.
DS saw a therapist when he was young (for anger issues at about age 8, then after his sister died). We were told that he feels love, happiness, anger, sadness, all emotions deeply. His biggest asset and his toughest (in the negative phases).
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Hmmm, I've been considering starting Baby Reindeer. If you thought it was worth your time, I'd probably like it ...
Liz, I hope DS was able to calm down and mend any fences he troubled while he was spinning. He seems like a person who feels deeply, which can be both lovely and disruptive, depending on which way the feelings are flowing. And your DD was 32 when she passed? Oh, that hits me hard. My DD is now 32. Hugs.
We arrived at the restaurant at 6pm, and stayed until 9pm. So much laughing. We met at a place that was owned by our mutual friend who passed away almost 2 years ago. His son is now in charge, and is the godson of my friend who we met up with.
So cold still. Not much to be done but stay indoors, and dress warm when we have to go out.
DH is out with his BFF. I think this is the first time I've been alone in the house since December 19. I like it! I love my family, but I'm happy to have alone time too. I never got to finish the New York Times on Sunday, so that's the plan for the evening.
All that's left is for your bed to actually rock you to sleep. Sounds wonderful.
Haha, I'm always trying to get DH to give me some of his space. We try to travel with just carry ons, and I always have thoughts about what else I could sneak into his bag, or his under the seat space.
Darn appliances!
I met with retirement pension people last year. Yes, sometimes you have to just know that enough is enough. You have to be reasonable (which is why I didn't retire at 62, the numbers just didn't work). You could chase higher pensions and higher social security etc, for years, but to what avail? I'd like more retirement income, sure, but I'd also like to move on to the next phase of my life. And who knows how long that phase will be?Your father has been blessed with many healthy years, sadly, your mother was not. And I comfort myself too with the thought I can earn some extra money if needed. Or maybe I'll find I even want to :)
