Yesterday , as I was laying on the sofa, the phone rang and it was son#2, asking me if I wanted to drive out to their "Lake house"-- -- I thought about it and decided, "Why Not"--It's good practice to use that "WAZE" AP-- on my phone---so, I packed Lopez up, and the 2 of us took off--to "Stoney Lake". It was a good decision--Son#2 took us out in their boat and showed us the lake--and it is a very large inland lake--very different from our Northern Lakes---but very nice.We stayed the afternoon, then hooked up the WAZE AP, and headed back to Lakefield.----After stopping at McDonalds for something for supper, we made it home--
And that is another thing-- People who live alone, have a terrible unhealthy diet--You see, they do not cook too much , as there is only "them"--plus, I find that I throw a great deal of food out--I do not know how to cook for one person--- plus, I eat alone--- which is not the best, to enjoying a meal--Sometimes I look at what I had planned to eat and just get up and throw it all away--
So--a few "Blasts from the past" here--
So, I hope that to-day is going well for you--- if not--well, you know-- make it go well--
Smile---- and best of all--- Believe in Yourself---Be Positive--- because "you" almost can do everything--
Good morning, sis.
ReplyDeleteWe have cooler temps here and light rain. I still will go our cuz I have a couple errands. My youngest son's birthday is in 3 days. I need to get and mail a card quickly. He is still in the Chicago area.
Sounds like you had a marelous time with your son yesterday. I can almost picture the two of you in that boat on that lake with the wind in your hair and a smile on both your faces.
Love the positive thoughts meme.
I have big plans for the day. Ususally they don't all get accomplished, but some do. I may or may not go to karaoke tonight.
It can be hard to eat alone. With my small apartment, I just fix my food and sit in my recliner in front of the tv. That way (with Lucky nearby, too) it seems like I am not by myself.
You asked if I would come see you in Elliot. Well, it's only 7 hours from here. I asked myself, "Okay, Danny and Ronnie (oldest and youngest sons) are 7 hours away in Chicgo. Where should I go?" The answer came quickly...to you! They are busy with work and kids and probably wouldn't have time or room for me anyway. They would wait for another trip.
It's 9:45 and I haven't had breakfast yet so away I go. Of course, I will be back later. {{{HUGS}}} Love, Maggie
Sounds great!!! Hot here today--only just over 2 weeks and I go home-=-=Yeahhhh!--Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. I love all the photos - isn't it fun to look at them and remember those days. We had more rain overnight so I didn't have to water the gardens last night. I was so excited about being able to plant, but it's become a lot more work than I seem to have the energy for. Hot and Humid with occasional storms again today but they say things may calm down by tomorrow. I sure hope so. I'm glad you were able to go to the lake yesterday, and how fun to have a boat ride around the lake! My parents had a cabin on a lake and the boating is what I miss most! Enjoy your day!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy Mega hot here--- plus comp[any coming here today--Lynda
DeleteHow lovely you got to see son #2’s lake house.
ReplyDeleteLove the photos from the past. Memories!
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Hi Barb--Is it as hot there as it is here?--Lynda
DeleteYes! Hot, humid and rain today. Ah well, July here in the midwest!
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ReplyDeleteMatt is an incredibly kind, considerate and thoughtful son. I'd have a hard time leaving HIM. Boat ride and dinner sounds awesome.
I don't find eating alone a big deal. It's the only time of the day I sit down and turn on news. I prepare a meal for hubs who likes to eat early. My go to is a salad with grilled chicken. I don't find it a big deal at all. Perhaps you are buying too much at the store if you're throwing it away. Change is hard but a part of life.
Loved all the positive messages. Keep pumping em out. Thanks
It's crazy hot in St.Louis...like 100F hot.
Hugs
Marge
I know exactly how you feel about cooking and eating for 1. I lost my partner last sept. and it's been a very long and lonely time. Everything you said fits me to a tee also. Hope it gets better for the both of us soon. Glynis
ReplyDeleteHi Lynda! Happy Saturday! It is 88 today and tomorrow in Ohio. How nice that you were invited to go out on the lake and then get McDonald’s. You must have lunch or dinner out with a friend after your move. You will also have your son’s restaurant. Can’t wait for you to come to Medina one day so we can have ice cream! That will make everything better! LOL! Enjoy your day! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteYu and I love ice cream--I think--Lynda
DeleteYes, we do and we shall have some together sometime!:)
DeleteGlad you got to go to the lake. As a widow, I try to make a couple of dinners a week for myself that have protein, starch and a vegetable. I also make things like a pot of soup, or some kind of salad that I can enjoy and eat the leftovers the next day. I don’t really mind eating alone, you can eat whatever and whenever you want. Try to buy less, or eat leftovers so you are not throwing away food. And going out or ordering in is always an option. Change is hard, but you can do it and learn to eat alone. I have learned to eat out alone, which was a big challenge mentally, but it turned out to be fine. I also try go out once a week with single friends to eat lunch or dinner. Maybe there is a senior center facility in Elliot Lake that serves lunches?
ReplyDeleteI must learn to eat in restaurants even tho it will be all alone--Good for yu to do that-Lynda
DeleteI read this post while having my lunch alone, reading Email. It's been almost 7yrs since my husband passed and I still haven't grown to like eating alone. Sometimes I talk to a friend on the phone (on speaker phone) while having dinner or lunch. I always thank them for being my company while I eat my meal so they know -and everyone has been supportive. Other times I watch videos on Youtube or something I like on TV (but never the news).
ReplyDeleteI still can't cook for one, but now I make a point of putting half in the fridge for the next day's lunch, or in the freezer as my own instant dinner. One other tip - cook like you're making a meal for someone you love. This is hard at first - it's a gradual process - but it helps you make meals that healthy and tasty. We all know that food made with love is. the best and we do deserve the very best. ❤️
Moving and being with friends will help so much.
Love,
Gaelyne
Gaelyne--it's You!!! I didn't realize that you lost your husband also--I admire you for carrying on--Thank yu so much for writing--Lynda
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