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Weekly sharing of Goals! Week #31 2024 (Monday 08/05/24 - Sunday 08/11/24)

User Profile: IsayUncle
IsayUncle August 5th, 2024

I welcome anyone to commit to a goal here today. 

But importantly, talk about getting it done..... or why it didn't happen yet.

To praise each other for our efforts and wins.

While supporting each other through trials and setbacks.

And to continue trying and not give up.

Remember: 
Every Goal should be considered "Worthy".
Never belittle your achievements and be proud of yourself for your daily accomplishments!
Whether they be Complex or Simple.
Getting out of bed is a good day..... Good job I say!

Share your goals today, for support and encouragement.

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User Profile: IsayUncle
IsayUncle OP August 5th, 2024

@cloudySummer @mytwistedsoul @KristenHR @Tinywhisper11 @CyclingThroughLife @Psalm139 @Enthenia @anonyTortoise3336 @spicyavocado3788 @neatBlueberry5213 @AmyK1234 @ivoryLakeuk @MusokeHere @seashell145

And Any Others

SOMETIMES WE GET OURSELVES ALL WORKED UP INTO A BALL OF STRESS!

MAYBE WE CAN GO A LITTLE EASIER ON OURSELVES.

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No Quitting... Just Slow and Easy at a Steady Pace to a Better Place.
Easy Does It. 😊 Have a Nice Week 💚

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User Profile: IsayUncle
IsayUncle OP August 5th, 2024

@IsayUncle

OOOPs the first reply button was copied by accident. it's a fake and don't work. 😬. Sorry about that.

Maybe it's just a reply button taking it easy this week. LOL 🤣

User Profile: CyclingThroughLife
CyclingThroughLife August 5th, 2024

@IsayUncle

I do not know how to be easy on myself.  Its been this way my whole live.  Maybe that will become one of my long term goals.  If anyone has any ideas, tips, tricks, or advice as to how one takes it easy on themselves please let me know.  

Have a great week folks

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User Profile: IsayUncle
IsayUncle OP August 5th, 2024

@CyclingThroughLife

Me either LOL. BUt i know it is important and so I threaded it to keep it on our minds this week. A forced discipline kind of thing i guess  LOL.

User Profile: BlueDarkAurora
BlueDarkAurora August 6th, 2024

@CyclingThroughLife I think it's not about reducing the efforts or work you do but being gentle with yourself when you don't or can't do as much as you expected from yourself.

It sounds silly to go "hey atleast your tried, I'm proud of you" cause we often program our self that the opposite of that is deserved. Sometimes it's also about what we think others expect from us. Our efforts will never feels enough if the level is set based on our assumption of what other people think is enough. The longer we dwell on it the harder it gets to seperate their needs and demands from our own. 

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User Profile: Enthenia
Enthenia August 5th, 2024

It's difficult to be easy on oneself when one is solely responsible for one's little corner of the world. Expectations are high and failure is not an option. Failing would actually cause more trouble and stress.

Debating on whether I want to review the professor's comments and finish the last assignment for the course or wait. I get automatically enrolled in the next course one this one is finished and I didn't know if I wanted to review the COMP-TIa questions or some of my other subjects (been a while) before I started the Web design course.

And it will be a tough week since I had to do rent but really had no spare $$ for groceries. Pets have food. I make sure they get taken care of. Phone bill is due soon too. 

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User Profile: IsayUncle
IsayUncle OP August 5th, 2024

@Enthenia

I think you're right. You, I and Cycling find it hard to take it easy. even though we know it can be good for us, if we relax too much, things can go south fast. 

Sometimes though, if you have the option..... waiting, long enough to regroup and catch your breath is a good idea.

It's hard to focus on what we need to do, especially with the burden of financial woes. I hope you make it through and get caught up within the next week or so. Maybe afford some ice cream and then do your professors comments to finish up 😀.

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User Profile: Enthenia
Enthenia August 5th, 2024

@IsayUncle I'll get by. Get paid 3x this month. It's just the utilities for the apartment this month were more than normal. It's not like my refrigerator is bare but I'll still have to cut back. 

It's been a long time since things have been this way but I'll get through it. I have to. I'll just have more headaches than normal.

I wish I could do ice cream but too much sugar. One reason why my grocery expenses are so high. Have to watch sugar and carbohydrates which basically means all the comfort foods people gravitate to.

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User Profile: IsayUncle
IsayUncle OP August 5th, 2024

@Enthenia

Awwwww, but you're a tough weeble! Weebles Wobble... but don't get you down! You got this!


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User Profile: Enthenia
Enthenia August 5th, 2024

@IsayUncle I used to have one or two of those a long time ago.

I might get a refund from the college but they have no way to track that so I can't count on it. It all depends on when they apply funds to expenses. Was sorta hopping it would happen last week but it didn't. I'll get an email when Iit happens.

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IsayUncle OP August 6th, 2024

@Enthenia

That would be really good. image_1722907757.png🤑

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Enthenia August 6th, 2024

@IsayUncle The financial aid calendar for the plan I'm in hasn't been updated but I looked at the academic calendar. If I read it correctly, it should be soon because a new billing cycle starts next week. But until I get that email, I won't know for certain.

I had something on order which I cancelled. Waiting on the refund from that. I can change the due date of my phone bill but when I called this morning, there was a 30 minute wait. If get the disbursement and refund this week, I don't have to worry and I could even get groceries. 

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User Profile: IsayUncle
IsayUncle OP August 6th, 2024

@Enthenia

You really are juggling a lot!. 🥺 I hope you get that email soon. 🙏

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Enthenia August 6th, 2024

@IsayUncle I always juggle a lot but usually it's not like this. At least it hasn't been for years.

At least I have rent and pet food. I'd might have an overdraft with the bank but that's better with late and processing fees with the rent. 

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IsayUncle OP August 7th, 2024

@Enthenia

I hope you make it through this really tough spell.... I know you'll make it but I mean with little harm and soon so you can be back on track. I'm really sorry you're struggling through this right now.

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User Profile: Enthenia
Enthenia August 7th, 2024

@IsayUncle it's okay. It could be worse. And the week is almost half over so I'm closer to next week and my paycheck no matter what happens.

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User Profile: IsayUncle
IsayUncle OP August 7th, 2024

@Enthenia

That's the spirit. 😀. But i still hope you get that email soon too. 😊

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User Profile: Tinywhisper11
Tinywhisper11 August 7th, 2024

@IsayUncle I'm back 😁😁 I missed you all, especially my favourite uncle ❤ 💋 sorry I missed a couple of days, so far this week I've accomplished🤔🤔🤔 absolutely nothing😁 has my uncle been looking after himself???

User Profile: IsayUncle
IsayUncle OP August 7th, 2024

Happy Wednesday Everyone,

My nephew had come down and visited a few days. The visit was good, it was also productive because the reason he came down was, we're thinking of building and selling sheds and his trip was just a precursor for feeling out how things might work in reality. So it was a real good visit.

With that said, I wish I had a separate accommodation for guests. Having guests in my house is fine but it alters my routine the whole time that they are here. I'm sure everyone knows what I'm talking about, that's the responsibility of having guests, but some people do like the constant company and interaction. (Not me)

Myself, I'd like more of my personal time to be my personal time and then get together after everyone is up and about for the day.

I had a lot of sticks in the fire and everything's been put on hold for three days, other sticks developed so now it's time to dive in. I don't even know where to start but start I must.

I did manage to get all my vegetables cooked so that they didn't spoil and I also canned some stuff so they wouldn't spoil either..... thats done. 

I have four big things to do today. 1) Submit that vendor report 2) Repair brakes on truck 3) Call customer and schedule a septic system job (This includes a few hours of designing it, it's a more complicated system than I usually do). 4) Help a friend this evening with a metal roof he's trying to install.

HEAVY on my mind is a huge blowout I've had with friend turned enemy, involving other neighbors. Extremely hateful dialouge and intentions is well beyond my comfort zone. I'm really nerved up and anxious. But I still have to move forward today.

REMEMBER - TRY.... 
(Go forward Easy but Steady.... easy does it)

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User Profile: Tinywhisper11
Tinywhisper11 August 7th, 2024

@IsayUncle hugs you tightly, conflicts are scary🙁 and very upsetting, I'm so sorry sweetie 😥 just know your 8600x more amazing than any other guy on this planet ❤ yeah I like my space to, if your going to start a business with your nephew making and selling sheds (which I think is very sweet, and a great idea) then put up a large shed in the garden or nearby field ready for any visitors😁 except me cause of I visit I'm gonna be stealing your bed😁😁 hugs you tightly ❤ I love you ❤

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User Profile: IsayUncle
IsayUncle OP August 7th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11

You are the sweetest niece ever. Your words and sentiments filled me with some peace this morning. thank you so. I love you. If you ever do come visit me you will get the Queens accommodations and I would never tire of you. 

Thank you sweetie, I needed your softness and hugs this morning..  😃 💖 🤪 ... have a fun day!

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User Profile: Tinywhisper11
Tinywhisper11 August 7th, 2024

@IsayUncle ❤❤❤

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User Profile: CyclingThroughLife
CyclingThroughLife August 7th, 2024

@IsayUncle

Be careful with those sheets of metal roof.  My girlfriends son was putting one on 2 weeks ago and almost cut off the end of his finger.....5 stitches....of course he wasn't wearing leather gloves.....hes 20 and invincible...lol

I'm glad your visit was productive.  I hope you get everything on your list done today.

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IsayUncle OP August 7th, 2024

@CyclingThroughLife

Yea, thanks man.

20 and invincible..... those were the the days!
I'm sorry he got hurt. That stuff is dangerous if you're not careful for sure! 

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Tinywhisper11 August 7th, 2024

@CyclingThroughLife ohhhhhhh! Ouch😬 I hope he'll be ok

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Tinywhisper11 August 7th, 2024

@IsayUncle happy Thursday 😁❤ oh wait it's not quite Thursday yet🤔🤔 happy Thursday eve😁 I'm gonna go play with my 3 little pigs 😁 and drink lots of coffee😁 then I'm gonna go watch the sunrise ❤ have a great day everyone ❤❤

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IsayUncle OP August 8th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11 .... Good morning beautiful!

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Did you know I am deprivedof seeing the sun rise and the sunsets because I live in a very deep valley. My nephew has a hobby interest in drones and so he flew one of his drones up over the valley yesterday so I can actually see a sunset over the mountanious forests. It is very cool, i have the video.

I have what I call a reverse sunset where the sunline opposite of the sunset rises up on the valley trees until there is no more sun to shine on the trees.

Lucky you. Who loves you baby?

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Tinywhisper11 August 8th, 2024

@IsayUncle I'm in a valley but not deep, the sun rises and shines onto the opposite mountain, it always gives the mountain a redish colour, it's very pretty ❤❤ but it's actually really cloudy and raining, hopefully it is not gonna thunder.

I love you uncle John ❤❤

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Tinywhisper11 August 8th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11 

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IsayUncle OP August 8th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11

wooo whooo.... you are so awesome!

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User Profile: IsayUncle
IsayUncle OP August 8th, 2024

I was trying to decide whether to put this post here, under motivation and accountability or at the other page under journal.

I decided to put it here because it is about motivation and accountability. I've noticed my drinking keeping me very tired from day-to-day and yet I crave the drinks that I do have.

8/8/2024 4:25 PM. Am I really going to commit to no drinking? I think I have to. It is currently interfering with my self betterment. It Is interfering with my ability to take care of my responsibilities in a much more efficient manner.

I want to drink right now but I already had a couple and they shut me down for the afternoon. I was going to have a good day after I fixed my car but the car parts I got yesterday were wrong and so that delayed everything and I had a couple drinks and then I was just tired.

I'm starting to drink every time that I don't feel like working on moving forward and I keep lying to myself saying that it will keep me going. 

I don't want to stop drinking permanently but i definitely need to stop drinking now. I think if I stop drinking now and start eating better I'll be able to achieve the goals that I have been working so hard towards for the past couple of years.

I feel like I had hit a pinnacle and deserved to take a break. Perhaps I did deserve a break and so I did. Now that break is over I have to work hard at something else now to make everything worth it.

I've acquired the equipment and the business connections the trainings and certifications needed to have a financially successful existence. Drinking and bad eating habits can easily diminish and even dismantle all my past efforts. So even though I'm tired of trying....... Now I must try again.

A new necessary challenge and journey starts today.

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Tinywhisper11 August 9th, 2024

@IsayUncle 🙁 my poor uncle, but it's for the best. Gives you a giant tiny hug ❤❤ you can do this, I love you ❤

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User Profile: Enthenia
Enthenia August 9th, 2024

No email but I managed to get my phone bill paid! Going to do one task at work and get caught up on other things then I'll do the final assignment as the new class starts next week 

Got a letter about unclaimed property. Have to wait for it to be processed but it'll be a few hundred. Not a lot but it will help.

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Tinywhisper11 August 9th, 2024

@Enthenia ❤❤❤

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Tinywhisper11 August 9th, 2024

@IsayUncle 

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IsayUncle OP August 9th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11

whaaat ? 🤣

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Tinywhisper11 August 9th, 2024

@IsayUncle that's me looking pretty 😁

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IsayUncle OP August 10th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11

Awwww, not fair. She does have a pretty pep to her step though doesn't she? 😘

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Tinywhisper11 August 10th, 2024

@IsayUncle ❤😁❤

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User Profile: Enthenia
Enthenia August 9th, 2024

Got around to reviewing the professor's comments for the course. Really screwed up the third assignment. What's annoying is that I looked at six examples and I don't know how many articles and it's still wrong. I'll have to redo it before I can submit the final version.

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IsayUncle OP August 9th, 2024

@Enthenia

I'm really sorry you it didn't get his approval. ☹️. Do you think you're gonna have a better handle on it this next time around?

If you don't mind me asking, what was the 3rd assignment about?

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User Profile: Enthenia
Enthenia August 10th, 2024

@IsayUncle I had to do a UML diagram and another diagram The UML diagram is supposed to look like this: 1000009951_1723247972.png

Mine was similar (& I looked at at least 6 different examples) but the professor said it was incorrect. I didn't look at all the other remarks. Will have to do everything Monday since weekends aren't an option 

But, out of seven or eight competencies (that's how they grade), I only completely failed one.

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User Profile: IsayUncle
IsayUncle OP August 10th, 2024

@Enthenia

Thanks, now I understand... NOT! LOL 🧐🤓😁😂.. You are so super smart. That's great getting all those other competencies done. Good job!

Take a break from it this weekend you'll get it Monday.😀

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Enthenia August 10th, 2024

@IsayUncle I don't know about being super smart. I started the new diagram based on the video link the professor shared. One of the video links that actually explained something.

It's just that I kinda sorta got caught up at work (now behind because of the weekend) and it looks like most of Monday will be spent redoing assignments because the course ends Tuesday.

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User Profile: Tinywhisper11
Tinywhisper11 August 9th, 2024

@IsayUncle my alarm just went off🙁 I didn't realise clocks have a expiry date😮😮😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 goooooood morning uncle ❤❤ good morning everyone ❤ it's a beautiful day, probably when it gets light. I'm already sweating out of every pore on my half a body, even my hair is sweating! Have a great day uncle ❤ I love you ❤ gives you a giant tiny morning hug ❤

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IsayUncle OP August 10th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11

Good Morning.... ❤ gives you many many giant tiny morning hugs ❤ i love you. i went a whole day with no alcohol 😀.. and i feel better!

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Tinywhisper11 August 10th, 2024

@IsayUncle yaaay! Well done ❤ I'm very proud of you ❤❤

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IsayUncle OP August 10th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11

Does that mean you're half poorer than me? 🤣😁🤣🤣😁🤣... OR maybe you don't sweat things as bad as I do.... making you the cooler one. 😎😎😎😎 🤣😁🤣🤣😁🤣. 

Alarm clocks with expiry dates..... I just don't know about you sometimes.🤪😜😝🤪😜😝


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Tinywhisper11 August 10th, 2024

@IsayUncle 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I'm really sweaty, and no AC 😩😩

But to keep me cool, my carers give me a cold shower twice a day😁 remember I have to wear this huge special designed brace of I can't sit up. It adds an extra 398 Celsius🙁😁

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IsayUncle OP August 10th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11

You sure are tough. Tough with a smile.image_1723257400.png  + image_1723257464.png  

Does anyone have air conditioning and you're building. Is that something that costs extra to have?

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Tinywhisper11 August 10th, 2024

@IsayUncle in the UK AC has never been a thing except for cars. Only the past 4 or 5 years, it's actually been got enough for AC. It really needs to become a normal thing over here

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IsayUncle OP August 10th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11

Interesting.... thanks. Bummer about the heat right now though. 🥺


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IsayUncle OP August 10th, 2024

@Tinywhisper11

Good night Tiny. Huggles and Snuggles for my Bestest Niece Ever! 💖 

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Tinywhisper11 August 10th, 2024

@IsayUncle good night, earth angel ❤ sweet dreams ❤❤

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