tjsmiles

@Tricia53 (90)

Bellevue, Nebraska • Age 61

Joined myLot 8 years ago

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How many steps do you take a day?

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 6 Jan 17

So I put on my tracker and I want to get in more steps every day but not even sure what is a good goal to aim for. I am curious what everyone else does that has them. What is the normal amount of steps one should be taking daily...

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Oh the weather outside is...

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 6 Jan 17

It seems everyone is having odd weather. Snow where it is not seen all that much. Cold temps that have changed so much in the past couple of weeks. I am not sure if it is every where but it sure seems like it. So is the...

weather

oddity

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Having Idols

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 6 Jan 17

I was reading my book by Wendy Pope called Wait and See. While reading it she brought up how things we focus on can become idols when we focus more on them then on God. It really made me stop and think. I have prayed for God to...

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Since it is so cold here... Where is the best warm place to visit?

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 5 Jan 17

It is cold out there so thinking where would be a great place to visit that is warm? A winter destination for those of us that live in the cold would be nice!!!!

cold region

warm region

vacation

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8 degrees with - 6 degrees wind chill yuck

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 5 Jan 17

It is cold out there!! I am not sure why I live here and go through this every year lol I want to crawl back under the covers till spring!! I guess it could be -20 wind chill like a few weeks ago A heat wave compared to...

weather

cold

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Going back to work after a break

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 5 Jan 17

Well it is time to go back to work after being off 2 weeks. I am sure it will be an interesting day with the children. I work with children who have autism and behavioral disorders in a school setting. It is always hard for...

work

children

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My daughter frustrates me so much

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 4 Jan 17

I have a daughter that is 22 and I was declared by the court to be her legal guardian. She has mental health issues of which are bipolar, oppositional defiance disorder, major depression, dwarfism and mild MR. I have gone years...

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what sports do you watch?

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 4 Jan 17

I am from Nebraska and anyone that knows our state knows we love our football team. We love all of our college teams but weddings are planned not to fall on game days lol So for me when it comes to watching sports I watch...

sports

football

nebraska

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What do you do to get rid of stress?

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 4 Jan 17

Stress can creep up on all of us and stress can get so bad if you don't release it that it can make a person sick. It really is important to deal with stress and I am curious what others do to get rid of stress..

stress

life

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Baxter not a fan of tiaras

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 3 Jan 17

Bless Baxter's heart. Such a good dog for 3 girls to have. He didn't really want the tiara but you can tell he is used to them putting things on him. Such a good puppy. He got treats for being so good. lol

dog

tiara

puppy

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Gak another fun project!

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 3 Jan 17

So my granddaughters and I made gak today too. Another easy project that is fun to play with and amazing to watch. put 2 bottles of 4 oz glue into a bowl Fill each bottle with warm water and shake put that into the bowl with the...

gak

fun with kids

diy

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Moon Sand You can make it too

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 3 Jan 17

I love making this for a project with my granddaughters and thought others might enjoy the ease and the fun it brings. In a big bowl (I used a disposable pan you do a turkey in) Put 8 cups of flour then 1 cup of baby oil. Mix...

project

fun for kids

easy diy

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Is anyone doing Whole30?

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 2 Jan 17

I am curious about this and want to know more about it. I think it is a good idea my body needs better foods right now. I have a hard time due to the fact that I already have to watch everything I eat due to gluten and fructose...

whole30

food

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Days and nights mixed up

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 2 Jan 17

My body it is way out of whack. I have my days and nights mixed up and I will have to go back to work this week. It is easy to say well just go to bed at the right time tonight however thought I was going to last night but ended...

sleep

tired

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Not my circus not my monkeys

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 2 Jan 17

This has become a popular saying in my house and with my friends and family. I really hate drama and have to remind myself at times that it is someone else's drama that I do not need to worry about it. Once in a while I do have...

sayings

drama

What book are you reading?

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 2 Jan 17

I am reading a book by Wendy Pope called Wait and See. It is a Christian book and she does such a great job keeping it interesting with a bit of humor here and there. I am waiting to see what God has in store for me and this...

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What is the best hair repair products

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 2 Jan 17

My hair is naturally curly and I perm it straight. Yes I have heard it all about how lucky I am but believe me humid days I am not lucky lol I also color my hair so I get really dry hair. What products would you suggest to get...

hair care

hair products

dry hair

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some spots are gone

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 1 Jan 17

Yesterday my hives/rash was bad and even in my mouth. I woke up this morning drenched in sweat and some of the spots are gone. I had to turn the fan on in my room I was so hot. I think whatever it is/was has to do with my...

rash

health

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Harry Potter fan

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 1 Jan 17

I watched Harry Potter yesterday as I drifted in and out and it is on again all day today. I love watching the movies but admit that because I know them so well I tend to fall asleep to them now lol. Hurray for Harry Potter...

harry potter

movies

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Funny signs

tjsmiles @Tricia53 (90) • Bellevue, Nebraska 31 Dec 16

Today I had run to the bank and on my way home I saw painted in big letters on a window of a bar this advertisement... Best Daytime Drinking Place Around... It made me laugh thinking do all the daytime drinkers go in there? Is...

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