Ande43 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Nov. 18th I did my challenge page about the move I made to a new complex earlier this year. I was still trying to get adjusted to the loss of my DH of 61 years when things began to go downhill where I lived. There were just a lot of problems that were making me unhappy. I talked myself out of moving several times, but finally decided in January of this year to move. I made the move in March, and it was a big challenge because I was moving away from friends and neighbors I knew to a place where I would have all new neighbors and would have to make new friends. As a shy person this was not easy for me. I have lived here for 8 months now, and have never regretted it. I have made a lot of new friends, and am much happier in a place that suits me much better. This experience has been good for me and as a side note, I was just elected last week to be the new president of the resident council. Go figure. Where The Heart Is You have dealt with so much this year.....you should be very proud of yourself!! President, Way to go!!! Just proves we are never at a stage in our life that we are too old to grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishrose Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Oh dear - I feel like my challenge is trivial compared with what all you brave gals are writing about. We use our touring caravan maybe once or twice a year for holidays. There is so much to remember to do to prepare it for towing safely, driving it to our destination and then installing it in our new destination. For a number of reasons I take on the lion share of this work including all the driving (on the UK's crowded and narrow roads this is no joke!). As I get older I worry about this more and more but I know that if I lose confidence and stop, our travelling days would be severely restricted. So at the moment my motto is - feel the fear and do it anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ande43 Posted November 18, 2015 Share Posted November 18, 2015 Oh dear - I feel like my challenge is trivial compared with what all you brave gals are writing about. We use our touring caravan maybe once or twice a year for holidays. There is so much to remember to do to prepare it for towing safely, driving it to our destination and then installing it in our new destination. For a number of reasons I take on the lion share of this work including all the driving (on the UK's crowded and narrow roads this is no joke!). As I get older I worry about this more and more but I know that if I lose confidence and stop, our travelling days would be severely restricted. So at the moment my motto is - feel the fear and do it anyway! Oh but you are so accomplished...I think I would rather do new knees than what you take responsibility for LOL...at least now that I know what that involves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraYB Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Today, I'm most grateful that my computer didn't crash. It went haywire for about 2 hours and wouldn't restart. But, I unplugged the internet and it started right up again. Phew! Week 1 - Layout 2 -- Nature *Today's blessing -- picked some of the ripe lemons and made real lemonade. What a treat! Week 2 - Layout 1 -- Technology *Technology's biggest impact on me has to be that I can keep in touch at any time w/ friends and family (like this website)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishrose Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Here is my transport LO. Sometimes I enjoy travel for the sake of it and a trip on a steam train is both exciting and romantic. There are patterned papers in the LO and I chose a cross-processed style for the smaller photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Exercise keeps us healthy! We need to exercise our bodies and our minds to keep us strong! Start a layout about how you exercise either your body/mind or spirit and why you are thankful for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessrunningfingers Posted November 19, 2015 Share Posted November 19, 2015 Since I'm 81 and have osteoporosis my exercise is limited to walking. I will try to come up with a layout for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Since I'm 81 and have osteoporosis my exercise is limited to walking. I will try to come up with a layout for this. You can scrap about your body/mind or spirit, Joyce -- any of those work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Completing a crossword puzzle or completing that extra lap around the track makes me feel like a rock star! Use at least one star on your layout and add some stripes in some way, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Post your layout in the Gallery and tell us in this thread what you do to stay mentally or physically fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Here's my layout - Oriental Medicine For the past two years, one of the things I do to stay physically and mentally fit is bi-weekly visits for acupuncture and other forms of Oriental Medicine. Since my body reacts sensitively to traditional drugs and therapies, Oriental Medicine has been gentle and wonderful for me. It is even helping me through car accident healing and pain and I am lucky to have found such a wonderful Doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 No surprise to most of you...a beach photo!!! Here is my favorite way to stay fit Mind and Body Walking on the beach is my favorite thing but fall, winter and spring it is walks around the neighborhood or hikes in the woods. I do try to walk every day. I wake up every morning trying to be positive and happy with what I have in life. Family, friends and health Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessrunningfingers Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 I made my layout to show some of the things I do to try and keep my mind and body healthy. Weather permitting I like to walk outside; when it doesn't I retreat to the exercise room and use the step machine. I join a few of my neighbors several times a week for WII bowling, which isn't a lot of exercise, but I'm moving. I follow a Weight Watchers diet. I play bingo 3 times a week and volunteer as a helper going to each winner and reading out the numbers; this helps by speeding things up considerably. I play Words with Friends with four different people. I read a couple of books each week, checking out e-books from the library. And finally, I have just started playing Mexican Train dominoes with a group here. Keeping Fit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ande43 Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 Keeping Fit Spiritually I always have a hard time keeping control of my thoughts when I am praying or reading the bible or a cool Inspirational book....I read a book this past summer by a really fun author who said she suffers from PADD -Prayer Attention Deficit Disorder....and I said THAT is me LOL I will be praying or thinking profound thoughts and all of a sudden I realize I have planned my supper menu. I just know God is thinking "Oh boy here she comes I have to really concentrate on this one"...... I think that, at least at times, doing this fun creative artsy Journaling will help me concentrate on what I found inspirational.....and can use all my supplies I already have...I did get a new bible just for Journaling with a wide margin to create in. We shall see ....I LOVE the concept tho and there is so much you can do....I think it would be great for kids to do this to help them memorize Bible Verses. Do a search on Pinterest for Bible Journaling and there is so much inspiration on there...I will do a lot of copying I know but the finished product will be my creation and hopefully my brain will retain the inspiration from what I have done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Week 4 LO 1 November 23- Life is made up of millions of moments. Choose one special or quiet Moment and tell us why it is a blessing or why you are thankful for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishrose Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 This is my exercise challenge LO. I like to keep my body active by walking and gardening. I keep my mind active by attending adult education courses and reading. It was great fun creating the newspaper with Brandy's fab template and writing it in a newsy way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 November 24- Keep working on your Moment layout by using blending modes or masks in some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Excellent. My favorites, I hope we can use both...This is great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Excellent. My favorites, I hope we can use both...This is great fun. Yep, you can use both if you would like to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessrunningfingers Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 Excellent. My favorites, I hope we can use both...This is great fun. Yep, you can use both if you would like to. I used both on mine. I really am enjoying this month's game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 November 25- Post your layout in the Gallery and tell us in this thread about your special or quiet moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in N.Z Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 I have actually got another LO completed for this month but I know I wont have time to catch up though. Enjoy the little things...... my special quiet moment this week was spending time gardening and picking the last of the broad beans. Its a place i can really talk to God and feel his presence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatlady Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 My favorite moments are early mornings on the boat out at anchor in a quiet harbor. Here is my page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariJ Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Just came over to say "HAPPY THANKSGIVING" to all who celebrate... And, I'm thankful for ALL ScrapGirls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessrunningfingers Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 As a very early riser (a habit I seem unable to shake) I relish my early morning coffee with my I-pad and whatever book I'm reading. I spend an hour or more sipping my coffee and reading. Sometimes it extends to a second cup, before I get going and start my day. First Morning Coffee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishrose Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 This is another special moment spent with my Dad. It was lovely to see him in good form on this day and happy to pose for DS while he took this photo. I achieved the b&w effect of the photo by turning the blending mode to luminosity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ande43 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Special Moments Have a lot of special moments in this chair....it is in front of a to the floor window so can watch the kids on playground across the street. the intersection just one house to the East....soak up the sun (or the warmth of my Electric Throw....love to read here. It is a Chair and 1/2 so have plenty room for a kitty kid....When we bought the set the salesman said he sells these chairs to people who have pets to share it with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ande43 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 This is another special moment spent with my Dad. It was lovely to see him in good form on this day and happy to pose for DS while he took this photo. I achieved the b&w effect of the photo by turning the blending mode to luminosity So nice you have this photo/////love the LO Too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Week 4 LO 2 November 26- Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. We give thanks for our many blessings and have a large meal to remember that first Thanksgiving in 1621. Create a layout about Food! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teecee Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 November 27- Continue working on your layouts by adding some string and the color brown in some way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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