Wednesday, November 29, 2017

WordGirl Yet Another Catch-Up Session #31, #44, #43

Sigh. It's November 29 as I write this and I haven't even pulled my slip of paper for this week! I'm going back to my One Thing in 2018 . . . it lacks some of the fun variety and group participation aspect, but it works for me!

Week 45 (Nov. 5-11) I had #31: "Perform one act of proactive political action this week." I'm sad that I don't regularly do this! It seems like an exercise in futility, yet I know I should be more civically engaged. I intended to contact my representatives about the BWCA and keeping the copper mining out. I meant to contact the powers that be about protecting net neutrality. There were so many issues and so many missed opportunities. I finally called the FCC about the net neutrality issue. Probably too little, too late, but at least I tried.

Week 46 (Nov. 12-18) I drew #44: "Plan or plant wildlife friendly plants where you live, work or play - a pollen friendly plant maybe?" I planted some tulip bulbs, replanted the thyme that I'd had in a container on the deck, and trimmed back the plants by my mailbox area.

Week 47 (Nov. 19-25), I got #43: "Practice your handwriting skills this week - notes to others, shopping lists, etc." I didn't actually *practice* it, but I do a fair amount of longhand writing on a regular basis. Besides lists, I journal and write (and send) notes and cards to people. I like to joke that cursive writing is a secret code adults can use - kids can't read it!

Okay, I'm going to call this caught up and grab a slip of paper for this week.

Monday, November 6, 2017

WordGirl #15 #4 #24 Catching Up Again!

For October 15-21, I drew #15: "Drink 1 less alcoholic, caffeinated, sugary, energy drink (or other not the best for you drink), this week." I did okay with this. I resisted the desire for a Coke Zero one day at lunch and had water instead. I've been trying to drink more water so that my belly is full and I'm not as thirsty for other beverages. I know water is good for me, but I don't love drinking it all the time.

For October 22-28 (week #43!), I drew #4: "Drink zero calorie pop instead of regular pop this week." No problem! I almost never drink regular pop any more. Coke Zero is my favorite when I do have pop. Or a Fresca when I want non-caffeinated pop (not often!). Again, I've really been working on drinking more water. When it's cold out, I have hot water with lemon.

For last week, October 29 - November 4, I had #24: "Be kind to yourself this week - you're worth it!" This was a fun one to have up! I am often quick to criticize myself (and others, truth be told) but I want to be more kind in general, so this was a nice reminder. I've been saying aloud some Scriptures that really bless me and help me to focus on God's goodness and love for me.

On to a new week's challenge!