A Runners Mom & More: 2025

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Tuesday Tidbits

Here we go again...#insomnia

The angel number 111 signifies new beginnings, manifestation, opportunities, and spiritual awakening, acting as a cosmic green light that your thoughts and intentions are aligning to create your reality. It's a powerful message from the universe, amplifying the number one's meaning of creation, determination, and self-improvement, urging you to focus on your goals, trust your path, and embrace positive change.

Key Meanings of 111:

Manifestation: A strong sign that your thoughts are materializing quickly; focus on positive outcomes.

New Beginnings: Signals fresh starts in career, relationships, or personal growth.

Spiritual Awakening: A call to listen to your intuition and connect with your higher self.

Alignment: Shows you're on the right track and in harmony with your purpose.

Opportunity: Good fortune and achievement are on the horizon.

What to do when you see 111:

Stay Positive: Consciously focus on what you want, not what you fear.

Take Action: Use this energy to start projects or pursue goals.

Trust Your Intuition: Pay attention to inner guidance and signs from the universe.

Be Aware: Notice recurring 1s on clocks, license plates, or receipts as messages.

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Ethel got her ''Winter'' check up this morning...the Mr comments every once in a while, wonder what they'll think when you bring in a Mazda SUV. Let me go on record by saying I do plan on keeping my girl for a very long time. Even if I need to replace a few odds & end parts. Unless that cost more than what half a year's car payment is, Ethel is here to stay. JusSayin

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I promised there would be a prize drawing for those that signed up on team

A Runners Mom and More for JBJ...

combined (not sure why I had 2 teams) team members = 25.

Sergio won 15$ @starbucks gift card.

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Tonight, I'm going to this Tarot Class, they're going to teach me to explore the basics of the traditional Rider–Waite tarot deck. They say we’ll uncover a touch of history behind the cards and walk through practical, step‑by‑step guidance to help connect with your own deck.

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** Other Tuesday Tidbits **

I've done 4 loads of laundry,

the G'kid's cousin had her baby late last night so we went and saw them,

helped unload a spin bike [what am I thinking],

wrapped a few gifts,

banking is done

bill pay updated,

secured hotel for Indy Mini,

ran dishwasher...

signing off for now to finish up dinner and visit with the Mr.

Monday, December 8, 2025

Happy Homemaker Monday 12-8-25

The Days are zooming by...is everyone ready for Christmas??

Let's link up with Sandra for this edition of Happy Homemaker Monday.

** The Weather **

🤔 this doesn't look right...

** As I look outside my window **

The weather report for some reason doesn't show the current situation of Snow coming down.

** Right now I am **

Working on this post before volunteer shift.

** OOTD **

Leggings & warm hoodie...

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

Feeling good, ran yesterday and slept so much better...

** What I'm reading **

Devotions-Spiritual

Then She Was Gone-pleasure

Successful Women, Speak Differently-Self Improvement [trying to plug along..]

** TV Shows this week **

Playing catchup and watching all of the Sheriff Country series,

Good Witch,

Bravo's [anything] RHO

Still have several movies to fill in with ''white background noise''

** Menu Plan **

Chili

Veg soup

Grilled Chicken

Meat loaf

Leftovers

** No unNecessary

Spend Challenge Update **

December Challenge Goal 26/31 -- so far 7/31

[Kid Christmas dinner request=shopping trip, ??maybe a necessary??]

** Goal/To Do List **

Laundry - 2 loads done already this morning

Master Race List,

Update project list,

Inventory pantry for winter months,

1 last Sam's club purchase for non-perishables,

** Around The House **

Daily Basic's

** Project this Week **

Finish refreshing hardwood floors,

** Today's Motivation **

Average Pace of 14:18...!! And this after not hitting it a lick during November.

** Something fun to share **

I have a beginner's Tarot class tomorrow night that my friend from Mystic Bluegrass is hosting...

** Calendar/Schedule this week **

Additional Auxiliary Gift Shop hours beginning January... at least for now.

Thursday's will be dedicated to Kiwanis & Chamber Business.

Mahjongg may possibly move to Tuesday evening as another player [hopefully] is coming on board and that's her only available time to play, this helps due to the Mr has chorus rehearsal on Tuesday night's.

** From the camera **

You know that feeling when you're getting ''stared'' at?? Yep, my Goober has been doing this lately.

** Reflection(s) **

If you are in a ''bad'' news situation...Change the Channel!

Friday, December 5, 2025

Friday's Focus

Monthly Downtown Business Meeting...."if you don't go, you won't know"

Followed by walking home, of course I forgot to take a photo....

Southern niece's and nephew Christmas 📦 gift was sent via UPS...yes it's early but I'm not taking any chances.

The "Kid" requested something totally unexpected for Christmas dinner, which means a trip to grocery store....Beef Stroganoff, Au Gratin potatoes, Green Bean casserole is her choice. I'm still doing a Pork Butt Roast for the SIL.

Home to eat lunch, knock out a DVR'd Bravo program, then get the office reset!

😉 Have I mentioned I'm so ready to finish out the year 😉...

Thursday, December 4, 2025

Thursday's Thoughts

I Thought this information was interesting from my Spotify account....

I plan on this being more next year,

😉 I'm a few month of being 71 😉

🤷‍♀️ What else can I say...😉

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Wednesday in the Word

Me last night....

Finally gave up at 4:30am. I just couldn't get comfortable...

too Hot...

too cold...

too many cats [sigh].

Thank goodness for my Pastor and church family.

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Tuesday Tidbits

** Reminder **

** Though not A lot of it, but it did Snow **

** This 'blanket' [as well as several others] was donated form my friend for the outdoor PurrKids...well BuddyBot claimed it right away! The Mr said he needs this, so here we are **

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** No unNecessary

Spend Challenge Update **

** Also No UnNecessary Spending period! not just with food... **

December Challenge Goal 26/31 -- so far 2/31

Monday, December 1, 2025

Happy Homemaker Monday 12-1-25

HELLO....

And

that's right, I'm claiming December 1st as my "New Year". I got really bummed out during the end of October and November wasn't much better. Thanksgiving luckily was good and I started feeling more myself. I don't know why I was like I was, all I know is I did not like it or me. I've worked out a bunch of priorities within every aspect of my busy life and hitting the grindstone starting today! So HELLO December AND Happy New Year.

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Let's link up with Sandra for Happy Homemaker Monday..the 1st Monday in December !

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** The Weather **

Weather announcers keep promising snow is coming...I'm ready so bring it ON!!

** As I look outside my window **

It's early afternoon, sun is out and 30°

** Right now I am **

Snacking on Lunch and writing this Long over-do blog post.

** OOTD **

Fleece leggings, long sleeve shirts X2.

** Thinking and pondering [how I'm feeling] **

More at peace after losing 2 friends within a week, and attitude adjustment,

** What I'm reading **

Devotions-Spiritual

Then She Was Gone-pleasure

Successful Women, Speak Differently-Self Improvement [trying to plug along..]

** TV Shows this week **

Whittling down some DVR'd programs...still at around 54% full though.

** Menu Plan **

We still have Thanksgiving leftovers, otherwise whatever happens to be pulled from the top of freezer or first in pantry...I did do a Master Meal plan to get through the month of December except for a side item or 2 I'll get for Christmas dinner.

** No unNecessary

Spend Challenge Update **

** Also No UnNecessary Spending period! not just with food... **

December Challenge Goal 26/31 -- so far 1/31

** Sinking Funds - CC Update **

Beginning ''MY New Year plan'' December 1st, there will be budget & sinking fund goals updates for 2026. I will say the Race'cations are going to be a Huge expense so lots of pre-planning needs to happen.

Showing 2026 challenge $$ goals increase by 10%

Sinking Funds Categories

BUDGETED - CURRENT BALANCE - YET TO GO

Emergency Fund 2200$/373$/1827$

Pet Care Fund 550$/475$/75$

Pantry Freezer Restock 1100$/390$/710$

Trips &/or Race'cations 2200$/290$/1910$

Indoor Outdoor Projects 1100$/95$/1005$

Car Maintenance 385$/111$/274$

** Phone Upgrade ** Last balance went to cash Christmas purchases,

per AT&T when I do decide to get a new phone it will be a 'monthly' additional fee and is interest free.

Club Dues/Sponsorships 990$/70$/920$

2026 Christmas 1200$/684$/516$

Balance To Go w/o Trips: 5327$

Balance to Go With Trips: 7237$

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Credit Card = On Track to pay off + added scheduled pymts via bank.

** Goal/To Do List **

So far this morning I've already fixed breakfast,

cleaned up kitchen,

Did my Radio show,

3 loads of laundry washed folded and put away/hung up,

added more blankets in greenhouse for outdoor PurrKids,

G'Kid taxi,

Called Humana to setup payment for 2026 insurance,

** Around The House **

Basic's will be amazing if they get done daily, 🤣

** Project this Week **

Wrap Mr Christmas gifts,

Send UPS nieces & nephew Christmas - as in beat the rush!!

Attend Chamber Ribbon Cutting for Qdoba,

** Today's Motivation **

Be the Early Bird...

** Something fun to share **

I'm the official photographer for this weekend's GOTR race...it's my 3rd[?] year I think.

Afterwards though I'll be heading to nearby Versailles for an inaugural race event [and my last one of the year with my RaceRise team], Then I'll be burning rubber to get back home to meet up with my fellow Kiwanian's to finish set-up for our part in the downtown parade...

** Calendar/Schedule this week **