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Re: activity ideas for period of shutdowns


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@ms traditional wrote:

@Warrior2022  which coloring book looked like fun to you? walking more would definitely be good - for cardio, for fresh air, for a little trim-down for me.


Not sure if you really wanted to know but Mine is called promises to bless your heart.  


@Warrior2022   neat!  i've never done coloring but it sounds therapeutic and this one sounds inspirational.

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my teen granddaughters are going crazy already....and they will be out of school/sports all next week....i told them to dust off some of their vintage board games!!  i don't think they thought that was a good idea!!

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@Sooner  yes, the "Emma" that's in theaters now.  i went twice - first time i left with a smile, second time i was pleased and with a tear in my eye.

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Goes without saying, reading is a favorite, ongoing activity.

 

Have an instructional book on sketching faces.  I am a hopeless artist, really terrible, but find it relaxing to work with this book, in small bursts.  I will do more of that.

 

Still have plenty of films recorded from TCM's tribute to Oscar to work my way through.

 

Walking.  It's also a great stress-reliever.

 

I like the "Body Blade" short workouts on youtube.  When I got the body blade, was not sure I'd use it, but it's fun.  Thanks QVC!

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@ValuSkr  oh wow that's quite a feast of Midsomer Murders.  i catch them on PBS here when they re-air, or sometimes Ovation.

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I just added a few books I've had on my Kindle 'Wish List,' that I hoped would drop in price. I decided not to wait, considering our uncertain times Woman Frustrated.

 

I've also been gardening.  I have all my herbs in for the spring and I'm working on my flower garden.  Might stain the deck, too. 

 

I had a feeling it was time for my hummingbirds to return, so I hung feeders yesterday and had the joy of watching one return today. I couldn't stop smiling.  

 

So, I'm going to read, garden, exercise and meditate, while sharing words of wisdom with my rescue dog, who gets me more than just about anyone else. It's all good.

 

 

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I laid in a big stack of books, so I will be reading a lot.

 

Pull out my crochet and try to get better at it lol!

 

Keep up with family and friends on phone, Facebook and FaceTime.

 

Continue purging unneeded stuff and doing a bit of spring cleaning.

 

Get my rosary in my hand every day and pray for the many needs that surround us.

 

My volunteering at the nursing home is done for now...no visitors allowed.  I'm staying away from church and the gym for awhile.   

 

 

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I'm living in a short term rental at the moment, while waiting for my home to finished...late April, unless current events cause a delay.

 

If I was in my home, I would likely have numerous projects going on. For now, I can read, go online, watch Netflix or the news.  I may go to hobby lobby tomorrow to pick up some supplies for a craft project for my future home 

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@QVCkitty1  books - i am looking at a stack of good ones for me to open up.  that is a given in my life.  anything you are particularly looking forward to reading?


@ms traditional , Such a Fun Age, by Kiley Reid.  Night of Miracles by Elizabeth Berg and Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine by Gail Honeyman. Check out Amazon for complete descriptions.  

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@nana59  board games, yes.  i also used to love cribbage which is quick and fun.