Weekly Healthy Living Check-In November 4th, 2023
WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN NOVEMBER 4th, 2023
HEY EVERYONE~
**WELCOME To Our End of the week "WEEKLY" HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN~ This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of "NOVEMBER"~🍁🌽🌻🌾
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⭐️FEEL FREE TO ANSWER ANY OR ALL QUESTIONS! Or Simply tell us about yourself and how you've been doing! Feel free to share or Vent about your week~ We are here to listen!
🎉 PLEASE HELP ME IN WISHING A WONDERFUL "BIRTHDAY MONTH" TO VERY SPECIAL MEMBERS OF OUR Healthy Living COMMUNITY!~ @Regmo & @TinyWhisper11 . May you enjoy your Birthday month to the FULLEST~
🍁Hey Everyone~ How have you been this week?...How was your Halloween?!
🌽 This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of NOVEMBER!~... Only 2 months away from a Whole New Year~ .... What are some goals or expectations that you have for yourself this Month ahead?!
🍁What were your "Highlights Or Struggles” of the week?......How were you able to work through your challenges?!
🌽What is something that "YOU" want to talk about, add or share with us this week?!…. WE want to hear from YOU!~
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**AND ANY & ALL "NEWBIES" THAT WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US!
🍁 This past week I did well... At the start of the week we Rented a Huge Dumpster to "Purge" all un-needed/Un-wanted things from our home....I did some deep cleaning where needed, and got some things organized that have needed it as well. I was mindful of Meals, kept up with Hydration, activity, & sleep goals.
🌻 Towards the Mid-week it turned pretty Chilly here..., and I felt myself feeling a little sluggish. And I felt some possible Fall allergies. Needless to say I spent some time from mid-week on getting in lots of Nap-time. And taking breaks where needed to just focus on self-care. I still managed to get out for a bit with the pup but just let him "frolic" rather than Walk.
🍁 As Friday started off the weekend, while I still felt a little sluggish, I did manage to pull myself together by the evening to join in at a Local Fitness Event featuring both "ZUMBA & POUND Fitness" classes. It lasted for 2 Hours, and I was proud of myself for being able to keep up the best I could (despite how I had felt)..... We haven't had many of these events since the start of the Pandemic, So it was nice to attend one again. Today I spent more time getting my home in order before the holidays really kick-in, and got out for some shopping and errands. Sunday I will hopefully get an electrician here to do some electrical work needing done. And then get ready for the week ahead~
@PoliteOcean
@Regmo and @TinyWhisper11, Happy belated birthday and birthday month.
🍁Hey Everyone~ How have you been this week?...How was your Halloween?! I've been ok this week. I worked Halloween night and it was quiet, which is great to me.
🌽 This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of NOVEMBER!~... Only 2 months away from a Whole New Year~ .... What are some goals or expectations that you have for yourself this Month ahead?! One of my classes ends this month. As usual, I'm just looking for time to fly. I want to graduate and get a job in Hawaii already.
🍁What were your "Highlights Or Struggles” of the week?......How were you able to work through your challenges?! I was rotated to the third library at my university. I'm being cross-trained. Thursday night was my first day and I was a little nervous, but I just told myself to keep going. It went well.
🌽What is something that "YOU" want to talk about, add or share with us this week?!…. WE want to hear from YOU!~
@purpleTree4652 thankyou purple ❤❤
@purpleTree4652
Hey there Tree~ Thats good for you that you were feeling "Ok" for the week. And that you were also able to get a quiet work night for Halloween! Yay for quiet nights at work for sure!
Thats awesome that you are almost done with one of your classes. That is always something to look forwards to. I remember being in school (for various things), and it was so nice to just get to the end of everything and move forwards in my goals. November will go by quickly for you. (We are practically 2 weeks away from Thanksgiving already). Time is moving by for sure.
Thats nice for you that you got to rotate at your University. And that despite feeling a little nervous, that things went well for you overall!... Now that you have rotated, will you still have to continue to deal with the 'troublesome students'?! Hopefully that is a thing of the past for you??
Thank you for checking in and sharing your week with us! It sounds like for the most part that things went decent and quiet for you?! Sounds like a good thing! Please continue to keep us updated on how you are doing and how things are going in your continued rotation.
@PoliteOcean well done ❤ you already done your spring clean, early. Now you have plenty of room to store your Xmas presents ❤❤ gives you a giant tiny hug ❤❤
@nordurnStar yaaaaaaay! Well done ❤❤ that's great news, hopefully you can relax a bit now. Well done ❤ 50 books😲wow! That's amazing ❤gives you a giant tiny hug ❤
@nordurnStar
Hey there Star~ OH YAYYYY On your Excellent evaluation!! How wonderful for you to know that you are "secure" in your job situation currently. And that is certainly a load off of your mind!!
@PoliteOcean
Thank you very much!! 😊😊😊
@PoliteOcean
🍁How have you been this week?
i have been quite well! managed to get quite some homework done and i'm proud of myself for it!!
🌽 This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of NOVEMBER!~... Only 2 months away from a Whole New Year~ .... What are some goals or expectations that you have for yourself this Month ahead?!
🍁What were your "Highlights Or Struggles” of the week?......How were you able to work through your challenges?!
i'd say my studying, but i worked through it by finding ways to make it fun!
🌽What is something that "YOU" want to talk about, add or share with us this week?!…. WE want to hear from YOU!~
i just hope you all have a great month, as well :D
@KateDoskocilova good luck with your school work ❤ here all we've had for weeks is stormy weather. I tell you what I'll blow the stormy weather your way. And you blow the nice weather this way😁❤
@KateDoskocilova
Hello there Kate~ Thats so great that you've been doing quite well the past week! And that you were able to manage to get some Homework done! You should definitely be proud of yourself! Keep up the great work there!
Thats great for you that you are working on creating goals for yourself in the month ahead to get more work done here and in school. And we think its amazing that you desire to support others here in the midst of all the work that you are looking to focus on ahead! <3
@PoliteOcean hi ❤ hope you are well. Friday the third was my birthday 😁❤ I'm 23 years old now. Yaaayl I'm in the UK, so tonight is a big celebration over here called bonfire night or guy fawlks night. They have bonfites, and firework displays all over the uk. So I will be spending the night hiding under my duvet, cause I don't like the big bangs of the fireworks. Butt they are soo pretty, it's also my baby bunnys first firework night so I'll be taking care of him. But now xmasssss is sooo close yaaaaay! I'm pretty ill it's been a few weeks now, all I seem to be doing is sleeping😞 I hope it passes soon. I don't have a immune system, so I get sick alot.
happy november everyone ❤ have a great month
@Tinywhisper11 happy holiday! I hope it is not too hard on you two.
@nordurnStar thankyou ❤ hugggs you ❤
@Tinywhisper11
Hey there Tiny~ Happy Birthday to you (as of Friday)! Yay for being 23! ... 23 is a great year and nice time. I remember my 23rd year fondly. I hope that you have an amazing year!
Bonfire night sounds like so much fun! (outside of the fireworks for you of course)!... I do hope that you are able to start feeling better very soon, and that you are able to enjoy the holiday season ahead as you desire! And that you are able to gain the energy that you need to do so! We are here to support you Tiny however we can! And we appreciate you so much for taking the time and energy to support others here!! That is so amazing of you. <3
Happy November to you too! And enjoy your month ahead as its still your Birthday Month! Yayy!! Thank you for sharing with us this week and keeping us up to date. And please let us know how you are continuing to do!
@PoliteOcean thanks ocean ❤❤gives you a giant tiny hug ❤
@PoliteOcean Here is how the previous week went. I went to the library 3 times and went for a walk 3 times. Chuck is a terrible driver but he likes me and goes out of his way for me. I continued to read my commentary on Genesis and also started a new art history book on Landscape Art. Wednesday I took a bath. Taking a bath here is an ordeal. I can't wait to move into my own place. Thursday was my birthday. I went to Starbucks and had a slice of ginger bread loaf. Not very exciting. Friday I went to the chiropractor for the first time in about a year. Now that Amanda is gone it's a lot quieter here so that makes me happy. Leslie fixed breakfast on the weekend and she actually does it on time so I don't have to eat a protein bar. This week or next I'm going to try to get a blood test done. I have an appointment with my primary care physician on November 15th.
@Regmo
Hey there Regmo~ How awesome that you were able to make it to the Library and get your walks in 3 times! Thats great for you. I think its also great that Chuck seems to be working out for you so well. He sounds like an amazing caregiver. Hopefully his driving will improve to your liking! ...And hopefully you will enjoy your new art history book. Thats good that you were able to get a bath, and focus on your hygiene, And hopefully things will change for you soon in being able to get your own place so that you can focus on yourself some more. That is wonderful that you were able to get out for your birthday and enjoy a slice of ginger bread! Sounds yummy. (I used to get a slice of their Pumpkin Spice bread it was so good, but I haven't gotten it in a couple of years, I might have to see if they still sell it). I didn't do anything overly exciting for my Birthday either, but as we get older, I try to focus more on the little things about my birthday. So hopefully you were able to enjoy your Slice of Ginger bread! And how nice for you that things seemed to be more calm for you now at your residence now that Amanda has left. And how wonderful that Leslie made an actual breakfast that you were able to get a decent meal. Hopefully all of your appointments this month come together for you. Please keep us updated on how things go, and thank you for checking in this week and sharing with us! And continue to enjoy your "Birthday month"!
🍁Hey Everyone~ How have you been this week?...How was your Halloween?!
It's been OK for the most part. Mostly busy and chaotic at work. Personal life is so-so. I normally don't celebrate holidays BUT since I have a little one, I took him out trick-or-treating. There really wasn't a lot of people who came out to give candy. Most these days just have a sign and bowl outside or not participating this year, which I totally understand.
🌽 This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of NOVEMBER!~... Only 2 months away from a Whole New Year~ .... What are some goals or expectations that you have for yourself this Month ahead?!
🍁What were your "Highlights Or Struggles” of the week?......How were you able to work through your challenges?!
Struggles: Dealing with my vices... I've quit alcohol easy, and I don't vape anymore but.... Occasionally, I will take edibles and smoke MJ. I also wanted to quit caffeine, that's my worst vice honestly. Though, when I try to quit I get really bad headaches.
Apart from vices, I've been struggling financially as a part-time worker having to call off work many times to take son to hospital. I'm a solo parent, so it's hard doing everything alone. My (new) significant other lives 2 hours away, and while he has offered to help out, it's still a new relationship (as of August), so don't want to rush anything too crazy.
Highlights: My son has been doing better in school after going to speech therapy. He feels more relaxed and isn't getting into trouble like he normally does in daycare. I think it's because he can better communicate his wants/needs.
I mentioned prior, but the financial issue may be resolved soon too once the position I've been covering for opens up officially. My boss has complimented me and said I'm doi g well.
🌽What is something that "YOU" want to talk about, add or share with us this week?!…. WE want to hear from YOU!~
Hmm...just been feeling kind of overwhelmed and tired most days, but that's been the norm for me now. I got some things I need to take care of, and once it is settled, then I can truly feel free.
@ImpudentIncognito gives you the giantist tiny hug ever ❤❤ your doing an amazing job, as a parent ❤❤ and your doing so well at quitting your vices, you should be very very proud of yourself, I'm extremely proud of you. ❤❤❤ I hope things go your way with work ❤❤ your an amazing person ❤❤ huggs you some more
@ImpudentIncognito
Hey there~
Thats great for you that despite the busy and chaotic week at work, that you for the most part things have been OK for you! And how nice that you were able to get out with your little one to take him Trick-or-treating. I'm sure he enjoyed it. I too have seen numbers decline in my own neighborhood over the years on those who even partake in passing out candy, or even trick-treating!...We didn't have not One come to our home this year or last year. I'm sure its a myriad of things these days between things changing since the pandemic, or even just people getting older and kids growing up. At least around these parts I feel. But hopefully with yours being little still, he didn't notice any difference and was just glad to dress up and get candy. lol
I think its awesome that you are working some goals for yourself this month in kicking some vices and trying to eat healthier. Adding is some hobbies is a great one too and not one that I hear often. Great job to you on keeping it all well-rounded. We are here to support you however we can! Keep up the great work!
Awesome job to you on quitting alcohol and vaping! You should continue to be so proud of yourself there! I'm sure many who have struggled with these things would say it wasn't so easy. But you are doing it! So keep up the great work!... Also, I know about those caffeine headaches! I'm not a caffeine drinker by any means, but I do have this tea that I drink to help with energy at times. And when I don't take it I feel the headache (as I'm dealing with today). So I had the tea, and feeling better. Hopefully for you, your goals with that will come together! Again, best of luck.
I do remember your very first post, and you talking about yourself, and your son and being a single parent. I'm sure that continues to be challenging on some levels where work is involved. So that is certainly understandable. And as a parent you definitely have to do what you need to do. And what is best. And its really great that even though the relationship is new, that you do have an offer of help! I was once in that same position, so I get it. And btw, I did take mine S.O. up on the offer to help! And it worked out. And hopefully it will continue to come together for you as well! And its great that your son has been doing better in school (as well in speech therapy, as thats another thing we have in common, as mine went through Speech therapy too at a young age). .... Its great that its working for him and he's feeling more relaxed. Its so awesome when they finally get to a better place and seem to be able to communicate better! I totally understand those feelings there. Great job to him.
We appreciate you stopping by to take the time to share your week with us, and for checking in and keeping us up to date on things! Sounds like you certainly have some things on your plate, however, I can also tell what a strong and resilient person you must be as well. And again, we are here to support you! Please continue to let us know how you are doing and how things are going for you going forwards.
?Hey Everyone~ How have you been this week?...How was your Halloween?! Halloween was productive. I cleaned and made chicken dumpling, but things took longer than planned as I was dealing with a pounding head.
? This is our "FIRST" Check-in for the Month of NOVEMBER!~... Only 2 months away from a Whole New Year~ .... What are some goals or expectations that you have for yourself this Month ahead?!If I write 55,000 words, I will get over millions words for my overall word count National Novel Writing Month. I have been participating since 2010. I have a few books that need to be edited and formatted before I sell them. I am nervous about selling my books. I would probably freelance, but I am bad with the marketing.
?What do you Like Most about this Month or What is something that you are looking forwards to the Most?! I love the fall leaves and I love to cook. Where I am we have Thanksgiving and I am looking forward to cooking a big meal.
?JUST FOR FUN: Sweet Potato Pie ...OR... Apple Pie?! I prefer pecan or pumpkin pie. I like apples, but not in pie.
?What were your "Highlights Or Struggles” of the week?......How were you able to work through your challenges?! I have been fighting migraines this week. I have them every fall and winter. . . I have allergies with Hay fever and ragweed and dust. Heaters on high also trigger migraines. I was not feeling good, I had to miss my dad's birthday party, but I'm all over the board. I keep beating myself up because I want to get out, but I feel I am just a let to my father's side of the family, because I cannot give them kids. I had a hysterectomy because of a cancer scare and they just blew it over. Now my stepmother ghosted and blocked me, because I was sick in bed with a migraine and didn't go to my father's party. I wish I could find a better place for my mom and brother and then I can go be with my long distance boyfriend. I have no idea how to start on any of it. I'm anxious, depressed, and I feel like I am bad person on top of my migraines. I have no idea what to do. I also have no local friends and I live in the middle of nowhere so I have no idea how to get out or get a job.
?What is something that "YOU" want to talk about, add or share with us this week?!…. WE want to hear from YOU!~ I kind of ranted, but I hope my head feels better so I can work on my writings.
@Rebekahwriter13
Hey there Rebekah~
That’s great that despite the pounding head, that you were able to have a productive Halloween. I love productive days.
Awesome job to you on all your writing endeavors. Sounds like you have done a lot of positive & amazing work?! That’s a lot of writing! Keep up the great job that you are doing.
I love all of those same things about this month. I look forwards to Thanksgiving as well (except my mom does most of the cooking thankfully since she is a great cook)! ….Do you do most of the cooking for your family?! What do you like preparing the most?
Ugh sorry to hear you are dealing with this pesky fall allergies. I get them too with the same allergens! And get those pesky headaches as well. I too had one last week that lasted all week it seemed. So I can empathize with that.
As far as your father, that’s too bad that you had to miss his birthday, but if you weren’t feeling well it’s understandable. You have to do what is best for you and your own well-being. We cannot please everyone around us including family. Nobody is perfect either. And you shouldn’t allow their feelings or expectations to affect your own mental health. That is for them to deal with. Hopefully things will continue to come together in some way for your mom and brother to have a place. Not sure if your brother works? Could he help out with finding a place? Also I know you stated you live in the middle of nowhere, but perhaps you could look online and find a local agency that could help with finding a better place to live. Or even help with Rent if your income is low? Just something to think about and maybe look into?
Hopefully as you read this, that you have also started to feel better and your headaches are on the mend! And please never think that you are ranting! That’s what checkins are here for and we are here to support you however we can!
Please continue to keep us updated on how you are doing and how things are going for you. And thank you for checking in this week and sharing with us.
@PoliteOcean My brother is disabled. I feel a bit frustrated as I can't find work as I have to make sure he gets to his appointments at times. He is amputee and had four heart surgeries.
My dad wrote a huge thanks for the party making sure that our names were not in it and then said he didn't even want to celebrate.
I just wish I can let go and move on.
@PoliteOcean Happy month 💛
@ChromaticFinss
Happy Month back to you! 😊