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I haven't written lately about my quilting efforts, so I thought I'd explain where I am now. As you know I tried to just sort of wing it, cutting squares and strips to put together a short little rectangular piece. I put it away to think about it, and in the meantime I watch "how to" videos now and then, one of which struck a chord with me. It was on "squaring the blocks", which I realize I didn't do properly. The exercise in trying it on my own is not a waste, however, it reinforces my initial plan to take lessons and learn the basics from professionals and from the very beginning. At least now I can see why this is so necessary for me - if I were years younger I would have the time to teach myself, but as it is, I want to quilt something that ends up looking good as well.
I've been researching the blood pressure issue (I won't call it a problem because it probably isn't), after sending my doctor the list of results from 1 week of monitoring my bp. It looks like he is correct in that I shouldn't take it for granted I have a problem that needs to be treated. I have decided to quit monitoring bp, and to continue my exercise regimen to keep me healthy. I also am no longer going to worry about cholesterol or a host of maladies that benefit the drug cartels (the legal ones). As healthy a lifestyle as I can manage will keep me going for my allotted time, and I feel such a relief in knowing that Oh, I'm also discontinuing low dose aspirin, and plan to quit most of the supplements I'm on as they are used up.
I was talking to my granddaughter (Autumn) last night, and she asked me how old I was. I told her I was 74. She said one of the women who work in her classroom asked her how old her grandma is. Autie said "I told her you were 73, and that you exercise". The lady replied "Heck, I'm 56 and I need to exercise!" I think it's so cute that my little darling associates me with exercise and a healthy lifestyle. You just never know what makes an impression on kids - she also talks to me about the books she is reading, as she knows I love to read and I almost always give her books as a present for birthday, Christmas, and occasionally an "I love you" present.
- Blood Pressure - Again
I finally heard from my doctor regarding the blood pressure readings I sent him a couple of weeks ago. By now I don't want to touch any bp medicine with a 10 ft. pole! He says to keep monitoring and we may need to start a low dose of bp...
- Yikes! Almost February
The site rent bills were sent out today and I paid mine already. The month of January was a killer for my utilities - both gas and electric. I hope better weather lies ahead, and wish today was just the beginning of what is to come. ...
- Oh My, What Happened?
After adding a little jog to the walk I did yesterday my legs felt a little sore but I figured like all other pains when I exercise hard, it would go away by the next morning, but my legs hurt from the knees to the ankles and it seems to be getting worse. ...
- Feel-good Friday!
I left the gym last night with the key to the hooch cabinet! Wow, I went to bed feeling terrific, and so far the day is just as good. I have received a number of comments from folks who would like to exercise but can't get motivated. If...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
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I haven't written lately about my quilting efforts, so I thought I'd explain where I am now. As you know I tried to just sort of wing it, cutting squares and strips to put together a short little rectangular piece. I put it away to think about it, and in the meantime I watch "how to" videos now and then, one of which struck a chord with me. It was on "squaring the blocks", which I realize I didn't do properly. The exercise in trying it on my own is not a waste, however, it reinforces my initial plan to take lessons and learn the basics from professionals and from the very beginning. At least now I can see why this is so necessary for me - if I were years younger I would have the time to teach myself, but as it is, I want to quilt something that ends up looking good as well.
I've been researching the blood pressure issue (I won't call it a problem because it probably isn't), after sending my doctor the list of results from 1 week of monitoring my bp. It looks like he is correct in that I shouldn't take it for granted I have a problem that needs to be treated. I have decided to quit monitoring bp, and to continue my exercise regimen to keep me healthy. I also am no longer going to worry about cholesterol or a host of maladies that benefit the drug cartels (the legal ones). As healthy a lifestyle as I can manage will keep me going for my allotted time, and I feel such a relief in knowing that Oh, I'm also discontinuing low dose aspirin, and plan to quit most of the supplements I'm on as they are used up.
I was talking to my granddaughter (Autumn) last night, and she asked me how old I was. I told her I was 74. She said one of the women who work in her classroom asked her how old her grandma is. Autie said "I told her you were 73, and that you exercise". The lady replied "Heck, I'm 56 and I need to exercise!" I think it's so cute that my little darling associates me with exercise and a healthy lifestyle. You just never know what makes an impression on kids - she also talks to me about the books she is reading, as she knows I love to read and I almost always give her books as a present for birthday, Christmas, and occasionally an "I love you" present.
- Blood Pressure - Again
I finally heard from my doctor regarding the blood pressure readings I sent him a couple of weeks ago. By now I don't want to touch any bp medicine with a 10 ft. pole! He says to keep monitoring and we may need to start a low dose of bp...
- Yikes! Almost February
The site rent bills were sent out today and I paid mine already. The month of January was a killer for my utilities - both gas and electric. I hope better weather lies ahead, and wish today was just the beginning of what is to come. ...
- Oh My, What Happened?
After adding a little jog to the walk I did yesterday my legs felt a little sore but I figured like all other pains when I exercise hard, it would go away by the next morning, but my legs hurt from the knees to the ankles and it seems to be getting worse. ...
- Feel-good Friday!
I left the gym last night with the key to the hooch cabinet! Wow, I went to bed feeling terrific, and so far the day is just as good. I have received a number of comments from folks who would like to exercise but can't get motivated. If...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
Voulezvousdiner Have just launched a new special offer. ...