Plain Eerie

It was one of those dodo dodo feelings of watching over your shoulder. Let me set the scene and then you will know exactly

Impasse

I’m at impasse here with blogging. Turns out that I’ve used up my

Roll with the Punches

It wasn’t quite the day I had planned so it’s a good thing I’m old enough to have learnt you’ve got to roll with the punches. Not that any of the “punches” were

Soul soothing stroll (not)

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The ocean waves have a particular sound they make as they come crashing in. It’s hard to imagine but that is what the howling wind sounded like this afternoon outside the garage doors. This was…

60 Countdown

It’s been 60 years in the making. It also seems like a significant number and occasion but apparently it’s not.  Today my

The Upside to the Down Side

There is a downside to technology. There are numerous items that are awesome but there are times where it can fail. I had one of those moments this afternoon but there was an upside to it.

Darn Tough Again

It has seemed like a bit of a stretch. For the past 15 or so months I’ve had a

The Last Time

Let’s hope that history doesn’t always repeat itself. The last time I had myself organized early I ended up losing my

Count Down Update

I’m not very into new apps and I dislike when I update my phone and it adds on some app I’m not likely to use.

BUT today I downloaded this free app so I could be on top of the time frame as everyone keeps asking me how much time left.

I have some old school items to take care of though as well. I’ve received my snail mail package of info that needs to be reviewed and submitted. It needs 3 months so that’s up next!

Still a little more home work as we should review health coverage options. Who knew retiring was so much work!😉

Bernie

Accountability

I have to call my own accountability into question. I just did a quick blog review and confirmed my suspicions. I have totally forgotten about the third quarter report card. If I was making excuses it would be that August and September were jam packed full to the brim.

I’m now well over a month late. It hardly seems worth while to do a full report when in 10 weeks it’s year end. What??? 10 weeks, only 9 before Christmas!!! Isn’t it crazy how quickly a year can go by?

So in a nutshell (which is a challenge for someone who likes words as much as I do) here is my self care report card number 3.

I am still bothered occasionally with insomnia; I’ve never figured out why but I am now taking a combo of natural stuff to try and get into a bed sleep habit.

I’ve gotten into better nutritional choices and have made a decent dent on some weight loss. Obviously I have more to lose but this feels so much better. I’m not going to lie; it’s not easy.

Most other items I’ve held my own on; dental hygiene, work life balance, hugging and rejuvenation items.

I’ve been sadly lacking in stretching and any fitness at all. The work injury turned into something bigger and then it went a little crazy for a while. I’ve been cleared to resume and am slowly working my way back into my regular routine. Very slowly, especially if Little A is walking with me!

Creative time hasn’t been a huge item but did manage a few wedding projects and some baby gifts. Absolutely love the time I carve out to spend in my attic. I did get creative with our outside planters so they have some colours and textures for the fall and winter.

I think, perhaps maybe, that I’m seeing the bigger picture. That might be my pre retirement brain talking but I’m trying not to stress the small stuff so much. Still working with the litmus paper of “will it matter next week or next year”.