tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post3238286568187484322..comments2024-03-29T01:02:52.493-07:00Comments on My Two Cents: Monthly Goals for a Balanced Life: Mid Year ReviewBlesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-13638497371915074002022-07-06T11:47:41.423-07:002022-07-06T11:47:41.423-07:00Thank you, Debra. Yes, I'm quite happy with h...Thank you, Debra. Yes, I'm quite happy with how everything went during the first half of this year. One or two areas could do with some improvement, but, I am re-thinking what I really want to achieve in those area and there might, in deed, be some gaze shifting! :D <br />We had over 15,000 reported new Covid cases in Los Angeles County over the 3 day weekend; another nearly 3,000, yesterday. I am only going out when I need to and assessing the risk each and every time!Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-30773493147727860602022-07-06T03:03:25.351-07:002022-07-06T03:03:25.351-07:00I think you've had a really good first half of...I think you've had a really good first half of the year as you strive towards the life you want to live. <br /><br />Personally, I think you are wise to be cautious with covid. We do the same. My husband has charted daily the covid numbers in our state since the beginning so we are always aware of what's going on. <br />And now we are even more mindful because those numbers, for the most part, represent an extreme under reporting due to the prevalence of home testing. <br /><br />I think you do really well with your time management and are too hard on yourself in that regard. You accomplish quite a bit for one retired lady and should maybe shift your gaze a bit ;) <br />When I read your daily accomplishments, I often see a nice stack of checked-off tasks - so you must be managing your time somewhat well, right?<br />Sure, we all take some downtime but this isn't a race and I'm a big fan of down time :)<br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /><br />56stepshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06714155300369089630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-31762108059931492112022-07-05T11:26:33.150-07:002022-07-05T11:26:33.150-07:00Thank you! Thank you! Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-61244337735702881472022-07-05T01:13:46.819-07:002022-07-05T01:13:46.819-07:00You are awesome!You are awesome!Lyssa Medanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350926829113722058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-58157595195803312112022-07-04T13:55:37.245-07:002022-07-04T13:55:37.245-07:00Thank you, Lyssa, for your kind words. It's t...Thank you, Lyssa, for your kind words. It's taken me many years of trying and not quite succeeding (I don't like the word "fail") to get to this point! I've learned to adjust and readjust (often downsizing!) what I'm trying to achieve, why, and how I try to achieve them. :) Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-36260068292925529332022-07-04T11:46:58.337-07:002022-07-04T11:46:58.337-07:00Thank you for sharing this. I find the way that yo...Thank you for sharing this. I find the way that you set goals and then assess the result inspirational (as I fail epically at both). You are awesome.Lyssa Medanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07350926829113722058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-27919917473400970152022-07-03T01:19:09.717-07:002022-07-03T01:19:09.717-07:00Thank you, Eileen. I do enjoy the occasional outi...Thank you, Eileen. I do enjoy the occasional outing, but, for the most part, I'm perfectly content staying at home! :) I am blessed when it comes to my relationship with my daughter. I enjoyed a close bond with my mother and now, I have a similar bond with my daughter. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-40385936901695797282022-07-03T01:16:07.520-07:002022-07-03T01:16:07.520-07:00Thank you so much, Angela; I really appreciate you...Thank you so much, Angela; I really appreciate your well wishes for me and my daughter. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-80642116091519922252022-07-03T00:02:42.092-07:002022-07-03T00:02:42.092-07:00You are doing so well with your goals. Covid has c...You are doing so well with your goals. Covid has changed so many things in our lives but personally I need to get out and about. It's wonderful that you have such a close and loving relationship with your daughter. You're doing well.Eileen Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05755260410513572943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-36797649211359607322022-07-02T23:56:58.859-07:002022-07-02T23:56:58.859-07:00Well done, Bless. You have achieved so much. And y...Well done, Bless. You have achieved so much. And you have wisely chosen worthwhile goals. You're also honest about the areas where you feel you could achieve a little more. May the second half of this year be equally blessed, and may your health and strength remain. God bless your daughter too ❤️❤️Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13494078135251214182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-34595502793609945842022-07-02T23:17:08.745-07:002022-07-02T23:17:08.745-07:00Thank you, Anne. I think you are feeling the afte...Thank you, Anne. I think you are feeling the after effects of having the family visit. It's like the post holiday blues. Give yourself this weekend to rest and then, plan something fun to do next week. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-86596079720522574482022-07-02T23:12:31.343-07:002022-07-02T23:12:31.343-07:00Thank you, Stephenie. I feel blessed to have the ...Thank you, Stephenie. I feel blessed to have the relationship I do with my daughter. It's good to have goals, I think; it gives me something to strive towards. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-12014442546491436702022-07-02T22:51:14.065-07:002022-07-02T22:51:14.065-07:00Thank you, Sharon. If you enjoy visiting places, ...Thank you, Sharon. If you enjoy visiting places, then, you should do so. I virtually visited a couple of new places, today, watching some travel videos and I was very happy to be able to do so from the comfort of my sofa! :DBlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-17873002266195596492022-07-02T20:19:56.852-07:002022-07-02T20:19:56.852-07:00You have been on a wonderful path and your year ha...You have been on a wonderful path and your year has really been in accord with your plans. I need a huge motivation booster, because the past few days I have been languishing.<br />Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-80607315642422547472022-07-02T18:35:41.312-07:002022-07-02T18:35:41.312-07:00You are doing so well. I love that you and your d...You are doing so well. I love that you and your daughter have such a close relationship. That's wonderful. You are wise to set goals and take steps to achieve them.TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-586328067538669342022-07-02T16:38:40.784-07:002022-07-02T16:38:40.784-07:00You do really well on your goals! I'd feel rea...You do really well on your goals! I'd feel really pleased if I did that well! I must admit that I do like going other places. I like seeing new scenery and taking new photos. I don't really want to see new people lol, just the places. Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039174572211086359noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-75612459139886737122022-07-02T14:54:53.319-07:002022-07-02T14:54:53.319-07:00Thank you, Bushlady. Yes, it is nice to visit spe...Thank you, Bushlady. Yes, it is nice to visit special places, but, if I travel or go sight-seeing, I would like to do so with my daughter to share the experience. After I retired, before Covid, I pondered going on a tour, but, it really wasn't something I wanted to do, just something I thought I should do and that's not really a good reason for doing anything, is it? I have been to several countries (mostly in Asia) and some of the states; I'm perfectly content to stay at home, now. <br /><br />I'm glad the rain stopped in time for you to enjoy your Canada Day celebrations and you are having a lovely sunny day, today, too. I'm enjoying a slightly cooler day, today, with a high of 86F. I haven't had to turn on the fan, yet! :DBlesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-26471441622657554942022-07-02T14:31:05.142-07:002022-07-02T14:31:05.142-07:00Thank you, Eileen. Yes, the reduction is due to m...Thank you, Eileen. Yes, the reduction is due to my anxiety about Covid. I think it is within my control in the sense that I have the option of weighing the pros and cons and deciding if the benefits are worth the risks I take and any possible negative consequences. I wasn't always this cautious! I've taken some risks that my daughter says causes her to shudder. Then, again, she wasn't around to ask me what was I thinking, taking those risks! LOL.<br /><br />I think you are well on your way to attaining those goals of decluttering, eliminating that tolerating list, and rebuilding your social life. I am in awe of what you've accomplished so far and how you take action once you've determined what it is that you want done. :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-60451362601275606892022-07-02T13:41:58.779-07:002022-07-02T13:41:58.779-07:00Thank you, June; maybe I am kinder to others than ...Thank you, June; maybe I am kinder to others than I am to myself! :) But, I am going to keep an eye on my time management habits, because, I do know I tend to procrastinate! :)Blesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16369267622517848850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-37996989213007137652022-07-02T09:50:03.654-07:002022-07-02T09:50:03.654-07:00You have had another good month and I don't se...You have had another good month and I don't see anything amiss in preferring to stay home and do craft activities rather than going out and about. Sometimes it is nice to visit special places but I've never subscribed to the idea that one must be where everyone else is dashing around to visit. Just having been able to see some wonderful places over the years and still a possible trip here and there is good enough, when some people never get the chance to get out at all.<br />We have a lovely sunny day today, unlike yesterday, but the rain stopped for Canada Day mid-afternoon and we had a great outdoor time at the barbecue in an interesting garden.Bushladynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-89910174778602027122022-07-02T07:06:05.954-07:002022-07-02T07:06:05.954-07:00You are doing well with your goals and have achiev...You are doing well with your goals and have achieved a lot so far this year with all the decluttering and clearing the shed and the garage. It's good to see that most of your categories have remained the same with one small increase and one reduction and that reduction is mainly due to anxiety about Covid, so something that is outside of your control.<br /><br />I need to review my own goals and see where changes are needed and whether I want to carry on with the same categories or not. Mine boils down to needing to complete the decluttering (nearly there!), finish of the tolerating lists, and rebuilding my social life. I think I'm getting there with everything and am pleased with how life is at the moment.Eileen Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06340398156618870705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7162428932122354536.post-79250323220878287462022-07-02T04:08:54.371-07:002022-07-02T04:08:54.371-07:00From what I see, your time management must be good...From what I see, your time management must be good because you are able to maintain a balanced life and achieve most of your goals. You should reread what you accomplished the first half of the year as if you were reading someone else's blog. I think you would be impressed just as I am.Live and Learnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13493777474885053903noreply@blogger.com