Care to share one kind thing you will do for yourself today?

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  • devotion10
    devotion10 Member Posts: 623 Member
    barbebarb said:

    Nice and kind
    This am I attended my yoga class - feeling strength and calmness.

    Helping my neighbor with preparing for her son's visit by washing a dog bed cover for their two dogs who will visit too.
    She is like a mom and we support each other.

    Preparing food, etc., chemo tomorrow ....

    Sunny but cold day here in Chicago area. Felt good to get outside.

    Golf season soon!

    Nice post. Thank you!

    Barb: Your yoga truly is a gift to yourself

    I really believe that lowering the stress level is healing and restorative.  What a great thing to do for yourself.  You are a golfer also? That is wonderful. I have never golfed (does miniature golf count?) but my father did and he said that he found it very relaxing. -- Cynthia

  • devotion10
    devotion10 Member Posts: 623 Member

    White cake, with raspberry filling and lemon frosting...

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    AA: That looks really pretty with the pinks and the

    lavendar blue flowers.  That combination of flavors, raspberry and lemon, sounds very tasty.  What did you use for the raspberry filling? Can you put a jam in there between the layers for that? -- Cynthia

  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464

    As for me ... I did take that walk today in the snow while our

    dog Maxwell ran about and I did find some signs of spring ... say hello to the little daffodils.

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    Flowers, walks...golf....

    Cynthia - You have inspired me to walk our yard and to find some early buds. I will do this on Friday. We had a very warm day, I believe, in Feb., and I trimmed some bushes. Last spring I was recooperating from two surgeries and couldn't do anyb yard work. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can plant my three flower boxes. Also, have a seedlings kit to start. I want to try sunflowers this spring. I love those tiny daffodils ....and crcocus....spring is coming!

    Golf - learned two years ago....it is relaxing and the courses are beautiful..
    Hoping I can get out there soon.

    You don't need all the fancy equipment but there sure is a lot of cute golf clothes and nice clubs out there.

    Keeping my fingers crossed! :-)
  • barbebarb
    barbebarb Member Posts: 464
    barbebarb said:

    Flowers, walks...golf....

    Cynthia - You have inspired me to walk our yard and to find some early buds. I will do this on Friday. We had a very warm day, I believe, in Feb., and I trimmed some bushes. Last spring I was recooperating from two surgeries and couldn't do anyb yard work. Keeping my fingers crossed that I can plant my three flower boxes. Also, have a seedlings kit to start. I want to try sunflowers this spring. I love those tiny daffodils ....and crcocus....spring is coming!

    Golf - learned two years ago....it is relaxing and the courses are beautiful..
    Hoping I can get out there soon.

    You don't need all the fancy equipment but there sure is a lot of cute golf clothes and nice clubs out there.

    Keeping my fingers crossed! :-)
    Cake-the birthday cake and setting....
    Beautiful and yum!

    Have fun!
  • AnnLouise
    AnnLouise Member Posts: 276 Member

    Hi Cynthia!
    I'm going to hang

    Hi Cynthia!

    I'm going to hang out with my mom when I get home from work and watch our reality shows together.  It's not really for myself but my mom is here for a few weeks for the next chemo sessions and I'm just so thankful to have her here.  I know she worries about me and it makes me happy we can do this together.

    Moms are so special.....

    My daughter and I went to my mom's last night for dinner and to watch her reality show. Enjoy your time with your mom! -~ Ann

  • AnnLouise
    AnnLouise Member Posts: 276 Member

    White cake, with raspberry filling and lemon frosting...

    image

    Beautiful birthday table, Ann!

    Beautiful flowers, delicious sounding cake, and pretty presents....Happy 18th to your daughter! -~ Ann

  • abackhou
    abackhou Member Posts: 77 Member
    Beer

    Bought a 30 can carton of beer for my friend who chainsawed a big tree for me yesterday.   Such a good mate and shared a beer with him yesterday.  Also got him a can holder which you can record a message.   A great day.

     

    Andrew

  • devotion10
    devotion10 Member Posts: 623 Member
    abackhou said:

    Beer

    Bought a 30 can carton of beer for my friend who chainsawed a big tree for me yesterday.   Such a good mate and shared a beer with him yesterday.  Also got him a can holder which you can record a message.   A great day.

     

    Andrew

    Andrew how nice to see you here sharing

    You are going to have a lot of folks want to come chainsaw trees down for you with the promise of all that beer.  Glad you had a great day. -- Cynthia

  • thxmiker
    thxmiker Member Posts: 1,278 Member
    I made dinner for our

    I made dinner for our neighbors and my wife.   We had Crab Cakes, Salmon, Stuffed Mushrooms, asparagus, Rice w/Curry Bechemel,  salad and great conversation.   I needed that!  I did not sleep last night and was feeling crummy all day.  I spoke to my neighbors and said, let me make dinner tonight. Laurie and the neighbors took a walk with the dogs, and I prepped dinner.

     

    We laughed about life and had a great meal. He was a local Luthern Minister, and She is a nurse.  We always talk about life and how to live and enjoy life. We all garden and have started a little herb garden with a bench in front of our place.  We live at the top of a hill, and it is a nice place to sit and look over the valley, all are welcome.

     

    Best Always, mike

  • devotion10
    devotion10 Member Posts: 623 Member
    thxmiker said:

    I made dinner for our

    I made dinner for our neighbors and my wife.   We had Crab Cakes, Salmon, Stuffed Mushrooms, asparagus, Rice w/Curry Bechemel,  salad and great conversation.   I needed that!  I did not sleep last night and was feeling crummy all day.  I spoke to my neighbors and said, let me make dinner tonight. Laurie and the neighbors took a walk with the dogs, and I prepped dinner.

     

    We laughed about life and had a great meal. He was a local Luthern Minister, and She is a nurse.  We always talk about life and how to live and enjoy life. We all garden and have started a little herb garden with a bench in front of our place.  We live at the top of a hill, and it is a nice place to sit and look over the valley, all are welcome.

     

    Best Always, mike

    I have been wanting to come to your house for dinner ever since

    you told us about your homemade graham cracker crust ... and now, this delicious dinner.  Sounds like a wonderful evening. And how nice is that ... you felt crummy and you decided to feel better you would do something for others.

    I have enjoyed, this thread maybe it will keep going.  It feels so positive and hopeful to hear people speak of the kind things they do for themselves and others. -- Cynthia

     

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,792 Member

    White cake, with raspberry filling and lemon frosting...

    image

    Oh my!

    That looks wonderful! 

    I'm on my way for left-overs, 'Though I don't know the way' (took that from Lord of the rings). 

    I've never had Ethiopean food. That sounds interesting. What did you order? 

  • Trubrit
    Trubrit Member Posts: 5,792 Member
    Food glorious food.

    Hubby and I travelled a day early to my infusion app yesterday.  

    We went to Red Lobster for dinner. I was so excited, because I wanted their Lobster Fest trio combo after having a tast of the macaroni a few weeks ago.

    Oh my! It was so WONDERFUL. I enjoyed every single bite. Happy day!

  • Goldie1
    Goldie1 Member Posts: 264 Member

    Ellen: Your dog is beautiful ... border collie?

    50 degrees is spring!  I see you are a caregiver for your husband ... I know how important it is sometimes to carve out that time for yourself so that you can then be energized to help your husband. Thanks for contributing here. -- Cynthia

    Milo is a Border Collie mix...

    with maybe a bit of American Eskimo tossed in. Great little guy, adopted him last Sept, he was a stray in VA and brought up for foster care in NJ, where we live.  He is a terrific walking partner and a great comfort to our family when we need a furry cuddle!

    Also, that B-day cake from AA looks delicious!!

    Ellen

  • devotion10
    devotion10 Member Posts: 623 Member
    Goldie1 said:

    Milo is a Border Collie mix...

    with maybe a bit of American Eskimo tossed in. Great little guy, adopted him last Sept, he was a stray in VA and brought up for foster care in NJ, where we live.  He is a terrific walking partner and a great comfort to our family when we need a furry cuddle!

    Also, that B-day cake from AA looks delicious!!

    Ellen

    Very sweet face

    Does he like to play fetch?  Our Cavalier does, some don't.  I was relieved he enjoys this because sometimes it makes exercise for him easier. -- Cynthia

  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member

    AA: That looks really pretty with the pinks and the

    lavendar blue flowers.  That combination of flavors, raspberry and lemon, sounds very tasty.  What did you use for the raspberry filling? Can you put a jam in there between the layers for that? -- Cynthia

    Yep, I'm lazy,

    so I just used jam.  It's also good with a lemon curd filling, which I usually make, but is pretty good out of the jar too.  I like to bake, but I'm all for short cuts!

  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    AnnLouise said:

    Beautiful birthday table, Ann!

    Beautiful flowers, delicious sounding cake, and pretty presents....Happy 18th to your daughter! -~ Ann

    Thank you!

    We went out for dinner, so I was able to wrap and bake.  Used to be able to do it all, but these days I have to pick my (culinary) battles.

  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    Trubrit said:

    Oh my!

    That looks wonderful! 

    I'm on my way for left-overs, 'Though I don't know the way' (took that from Lord of the rings). 

    I've never had Ethiopean food. That sounds interesting. What did you order? 

    LOTR...our favorite!

    We all have read the books and seen the movies multiple times.  Even have a big wall decal in our basement, with a silhouette (had to look that one up) of Bilbo, Gandalf and the dwarves, and beneath it the quote "The road goes ever on and on..".

    Anyway, as for the Ethiopian food, it was delicious!  However, you have to be ready to go without plates or utensils...they serve it all on a big plate, with a spongy, pancake-like bread that you use to pick up the food.  We had a mix of meat and veggie dishes, and really enjoyed it.  One of our daughter's friends is from Ethiopia, so that's where the idea came from.  Nice to try something new!

  • annalexandria
    annalexandria Member Posts: 2,571 Member
    thxmiker said:

    I made dinner for our

    I made dinner for our neighbors and my wife.   We had Crab Cakes, Salmon, Stuffed Mushrooms, asparagus, Rice w/Curry Bechemel,  salad and great conversation.   I needed that!  I did not sleep last night and was feeling crummy all day.  I spoke to my neighbors and said, let me make dinner tonight. Laurie and the neighbors took a walk with the dogs, and I prepped dinner.

     

    We laughed about life and had a great meal. He was a local Luthern Minister, and She is a nurse.  We always talk about life and how to live and enjoy life. We all garden and have started a little herb garden with a bench in front of our place.  We live at the top of a hill, and it is a nice place to sit and look over the valley, all are welcome.

     

    Best Always, mike

    Next time, invite us!

    That sounds delicious.  We are lucky here in WA to get fresh Dungeness crab, and it makes the best crab cakes.  It's what I always order when we go to a seafood restaurant, but I'm thinking I'll just stop by your place next time I'm in the mood for crab...AA

  • Goldie1
    Goldie1 Member Posts: 264 Member

    Very sweet face

    Does he like to play fetch?  Our Cavalier does, some don't.  I was relieved he enjoys this because sometimes it makes exercise for him easier. -- Cynthia

    Our last dog, a Golden Retriever,

    was tennis ball obsessed!  We also adopted her and she moved right on in, tennis balls and all!  24/7, she always had a slobbery tennis ball, just waiting for us to throw it.  Milo is not as interested in chasing a ball and I never thought I would miss chucking a ball most of the day.  But, Milo does love a good tug-of-war so that works for us too!  Your Cav is adorable...wonderful breed of dog!

    Posted a pic of Pat and his "constant companion" on the Pets link!  Swear that after chemo, when Pat is feeling horrible, that little dog knows to give him some extra attention.

    Ellen

  • dmj101
    dmj101 Member Posts: 527 Member
    Kindness... best medicine in the world

    Hi Cynthia, were are you? we had snow too.. NJ?

     Everyday the kindest thing I do for me is a positive affirmation..

    "Today I am alive and well, Today I am breathing, I am talking, thinking and loving.... today I will treat others as I want to be treated"

    This helps me get thru my day in some resemblence of peace when the world around me is caotic and just plain crazy.

    -Donna