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That play sounds like a great story. DH's son and daughter-in-law have been living in Poland for the last 8 months for his job. *****esn't speak polish and had no job (though she is starting one at the US embassy this month). She was very isolated with no friends and no confidence to wander around and explore. Must have been similar to the characters in that play.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 1/18/25 7:47 am
Our bodies only heal while they are sleeping. So sleep is good!
I always want a balcony too. It doesn't have to be big, just enough to sit outside, maybe feel the sun on my face.
Sunny today, but if I have any sun on my face, it will be from inside, me by a window. It is 5 degrees right now, and is forecasted to take another dip. Subzero temps are on their way. I think it's going to be a cozy, stay home kind of weekend.
The play we saw last night was amazing. The Heart Sellers is about 2 immigrant women who moved from the Philippines and Korea because of their husbands medical residencies. They share their stories about the strangeness and loneliness of their new existence. One poignant line: the rain does not smell right. It was funny and so sad at the same time, and brought tears to my eyes. It gave me a different perspective about what people give up when they leave home, even when home is no longer safe.
I think we will brave the cold today for one thing: to go have our coffee :)
We are thinking of visiting Memphis over spring break. Anyone in our tribe have experience with this city?
No weight as SIL and I are at a hotel in my former Florida town.
We made the 3 hour boring trek across Florida yesterday afternoon. We are staying in a new resort on the water built by Allegiant Air after I sold my house 3 years ago. Nice view over the water but no balcony which makes me sad. Last night we met 2 friends for dinner nearby. Great visit though the food was just mediocre so I didn't eat much. SIL is quite sore with her fractured rib but seemed to be able to get comfortable in the car and seemed to sleep quietly last night. She is still asleep so I haven't made my coffee yet. Hopefully she will be awake soon.
Today we will explore the hotel. Maybe sit by the pool if it is warm enough (it is supposed to be a warmer day today). Possibly we will take a ride to some areas we used to frequent but the beaches are still not open after the damage from hurricane Milton and Helene. Speaking of which, we were looking for one of our favorite restaurants last night - it was at an old hotel on the water. The lot is completely bare! There was so much damage to the building that they had to take it down.
We go to our friend's 80th birthday party at 5. Should be fun with lots of old friends there (they are the people we knew from my former neighborhood).
Have a serene Saturday!
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
I hope your Mom recovers quickly.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
Beautiful beach! I bet the pups had fun.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
on 1/17/25 10:02 pm
Ha! I've never sniffed a worm! But given they live in moist earth, that would make sense.
Last year when we spent the month of January in Fl, we had way more cold days than warm. Only a handful of beach or pool days were had!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
I think I'm the odd woman out. I don't like the smell after a rain. I think it smells like worms. I like the smell of wet leaves or a wet forest but that worm smell gags me!
5' 4" tall, HW: 242, SW:215.4 Weight Loss - pre-op: - 26.6, M1: -15.4, M2: -16, M3: -11.4, M4: -11.2, M5: -12.2, M6: -7.4, M7: -7.8, M8: -2.0 Goal of 130 lbs. reached at 8 months, 2 days post-op!
